Horrific accident in Chamba: Five members of same family killed as car plunges into gorge

July 28, 2026

Five members of the same family lost their lives in a horrific road accident near Lahad on the Bharmour-Pathankot National Highway in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district. The family was returning home after getting their three-month-old daughter treated at PGI Chandigarh when their Alto car lost control and plunged into a deep gorge late Monday night.

Upon receiving news of the accident, police, administrative officials, and rescue teams rushed to the scene. The rescue operation proved challenging due to the darkness and the difficult terrain. After considerable effort, all the bodies were retrieved from the gorge.

Dalhousie SDM Anil Bhardwaj confirmed that all five victims belonged to the same family. A wave of grief swept through the entire region following the incident. Preliminary reports indicate that it was raining continuously and there was heavy fog in the area at the time of the accident. It is suspected that the driver lost control of the vehicle due to poor visibility and slippery road conditions, although the exact cause will be confirmed only after the police investigation is complete.

The police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the cause of the accident. The administration has urged people to exercise extra caution while traveling on hilly roads during the monsoon season.

पठानकोट-चंबा राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग पर बनीखेत के समीप लाहड़ में एक कार के गहरी खाई में गिरने से एक ही परिवार के पाँच लोगों के असामयिक निधन का समाचार अत्यंत दुःखद एवं पीड़ादायक है।

ईश्वर से प्रार्थना है कि दिवंगतजन की आत्मा को अपने श्रीचरणों में स्थान प्रदान करें और शोक-संतप्त परिजन… pic.twitter.com/ZBBBytBJ4R

— Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (@SukhuSukhvinder) July 28, 2026

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Expresses Grief
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed deep grief over the deaths of five family members whose car plunged into a deep gorge at Lahad, near Banikhet, on the Pathankot-Chamba National Highway. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister described the accident as extremely tragic and heart-wrenching. Praying for peace for the departed souls, he wished for them to find a place at the Almighty’s feet. He also prayed that the bereaved family be granted the strength, patience, and fortitude to bear this unbearable loss. The Chief Minister stated that his deepest sympathies and prayers are with the grieving family during this difficult time.