{
  "id": 267838,
  "title": "Family of five killed as vehicle plunges into gorge in Himachal's Chamba",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/family-of-five-killed-as-vehicle-plunges-into-gorge-in-himachals",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T14:17:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/himachal-pradesh/family-of-five-killed-as-vehicle-plunges-into-gorge-in-himachals-chamba/article71275570.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A tragic incident unfolded late Monday night when a vehicle carrying five members of a family plunged into a deep gorge near Lahar, situated on the Bharmaur-Pathankot State highway in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district. The victims comprised a one-year-old child, along with the child’s grandparents and parents who were seeking medical care in Pathankot. The identities of the deceased are yet to be confirmed, pending official verification. Police have yet to ascertain the cause of the accident, with preliminary reports indicating that the car lost control, leading to its descent into the gorge. Superintendent of Police Vijay Saklani confirmed that an investigation has begun to determine the exact cause of the unfortunate incident. Upon learning of the tragedy, police and rescue teams promptly arrived at the scene, navigating the challenging terrain and the late-night circumstances. Local residents also extended their support to the rescue operations. The police have urged the public to exercise extreme caution while driving on hilly roads, particularly during nighttime and adverse weather conditions.",
  "summary": "According to police, preliminary reports suggest the car plunged into the gorge after the driver lost control",
  "key_points": [
    "Five-member family killed in gorge plunge near Lahar, Chamba.",
    "Victims included one-year-old child and grandparents.",
    "Accident cause unknown; investigation underway."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/267838.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}