Paonta Sahib, January 05: A tragic accident occurred on Saturday night when a pickup vehicle (HP 85 0197) lost control and plunged into a deep ditch near Barwas, located in the Kalidhang area. Both individuals in the vehicle tragically lost their lives on the spot.

The accident went unnoticed until Sunday morning, as the remote location saw no traffic during the night. It was only when a local resident spotted the wreckage of the vehicle in the ditch that the incident was reported to the authorities. Due to the steep depth of the ditch, the rescue teams faced significant challenges in recovering the bodies.

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One of the deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Guddu Negi, son of Atar Singh, a resident of Erana village, post office Balikoti, tehsil Shillai. The second victim’s identity remains unknown at this time. DSP Manvendra Thakur confirmed the accident, noting that the exact cause of the crash is yet to be determined. Investigations are ongoing to uncover further details of the incident. The pickup vehicle involved in the accident has been completely destroyed. Relief and rescue operations continue as authorities work to address the aftermath of the tragic event.

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