Young couple among 3 dead in car accident in Shimla's Rampur

Three people, including a couple, were killed while one person sustained injuries after a car (HP 06 B 5069) they were travelling in skidded into a ravine at Bhadrash in Rampur sub-division of Shimla district.

The deceased have been identified as Mintu Chauhan (27), his wife Sheetal Chauhan (28) and Alok Sharma (24) while the injured has been identified as Arun Chauhan (23), all residents of Nankhari Tehsil in Shimla district.

The accident took place on Monday night near Bhadrash, when Mintu who was driving the car lost control of the car and it plunged into the ravine. As a result, three of them died on the spot while one sustained serious injuries.

Upon receiving the information, a police team rushed to the spot and rescued the injured besides recovering the dead bodies.

The injured was taken to Mahatma Gandhi Medical Services Complex, Khaneri in Rampur where he is undergoing treatment.