Four people, including three women, were killed while seven suffered injuries when a pick-up van they were travelling in fell into a gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district on Wednesday evening, police said.
The vehicle, travelling from Lagdhar to Kotli, had 11 occupants at the time of the accident, they said.
Police said the driver lost control over the vehicle near Ghanyara in Kotli, about 26 km from Mandi, adding that the accident took place when they were returning after attending a marriage function.
Three of the dead people were identified as Chinta Devi, Chandra Devi and Mast Ram while one woman is yet to be identified, police said, adding the injured have been referred to Mandi's Zonal Hospital.
Mandi Assistant Superintendent of Police Sagar Chand said a case of negligent driving, causing hurt and death by negligence has been registered against the vehicle driver under sections 279, 337, 338 and 304 A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Further investigation into the matter is underway, he added.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Featured Video Of The Day
"If CRPF Was Not Deployed...": Manipur Chief Minister To NDTV On Jiribam "Terror Attack"
Video: Oil Tanker Overturns, Catches Fire In Himachal, 1 Dead Hyderabad Man Killed In Paragliding Accident in Himachal's Kullu, Pilot Arrested Six Dead After Truck Falls Into Gorge In Himachal, Case Filed Amazon Employee Greets Friend At Wedding, Dies Of Cardiac Arrest Indian Student In US Accidentally Shoots Himself Dead While Celebrating Birthday "Truth Is...": BJP Leader Slaps Case Against Rahul Gandhi In Cash-For-Vote Row Bodies Of Infant, 5 Hostages Of Same Family Killed In Manipur Brought Home From Screams To Stunning Themes: 10 Of The Best Roller Coasters In The World Explainer: The Climate Conundrum At COP29 Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.