JCB fell into a ditch in Shimla, driver died while restoring the road

August 3, 2025

Shimla: In Himachal Pradesh’s capital Shimla, a JCB machine engaged in road restoration fell into a deep ditch along with the driver on Saturday evening. According to the information, the incident took place on Saturday afternoon between 4 and 5 o’clock.

The accident took place in Kumarsen of sub-division Theog.

The restoration work of the road which was closed due to heavy rains was going on in Kumarsain. The video of the incident has been captured on camera. This video has gone viral on social media in no time. In this, the driver died on the spot.

The deceased has been identified as Dinesh village Guru Kotha Tehsil Sadar District Mandi Himachal Pradesh.

According to the information received, the driver was brought to Kumar Sen Hospital in a critical condition, where doctors declared him dead. According to the police, the family members have been informed about the incident and further action will be taken only after the family members arrive.