A tragic accident in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, claimed six lives late Thursday night. Boulders struck a car carrying a family of four and two others near Chanvas village, causing it to plunge into a deep gorge. Among the deceased were a school teacher, his wife, and their two children. Rescue operations faced challenges due to the remote location.
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