Himachal Pradesh: 13 killed, including infant, as boulders crush vehicle on Udaipur-Pangi road
Thirteen people, including a six-month-old infant, were killed and two others injured after massive boulders fell onto a moving taxi on the Udaipur-Pangi road in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti district on Friday, July 24, 2026, police said.
The SUV was carrying 15 passengers from Kullu to Killar when large boulders crashed onto the vehicle, completely crushing it. The impact caused the rear of the vehicle to catch fire. Bystanders and Army personnel attempted to extinguish the flames.
Bharmour MLA Janak Raj confirmed the death toll and urged the Deputy Commissioners of Chamba and Lahaul-Spiti to expedite relief and rescue operations. Police and rescue teams have reached the site.
According to preliminary information, the passengers had been stranded at Tindi the previous day due to a road closure on the Udaipur-Killar route. They resumed their journey on Friday after the road reopened.
Deputy Commissioner of Lahaul and Spiti, Kiran Badana, confirmed 13 deaths. A team was dispatched immediately after the accident was reported. Relief and rescue operations are underway, and the administration is monitoring the situation.
