A migrant worker was killed after being hit by an unidentified vehicle on the Kiratpur-Manali four-lane road in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district. The driver fled the scene, and police have launched a search for the vehicle and its driver.
The accident occurred when the migrant worker was on the Kiratpur-Manali four-lane road and was hit by an unidentified vehicle. The impact left him seriously injured. The driver did not stop after the collision and fled the spot. People present nearby informed the police about the incident.
A police team reached the spot after receiving the information. Police inspected the accident site and took steps to shift the injured worker to a hospital. However, doctors examined him and declared him dead. Police are collecting information about the identity of the deceased and other details related to the accident.
Following the accident in Mandi, a crowd gathered at the scene and traffic movement on the road was affected. A long queue of vehicles formed on the four-lane road, resulting in a traffic jam that lasted for around two hours. Vehicle drivers and passengers faced difficulties during this period.
Police and administrative teams reached the spot and worked to manage traffic. With the help of people present at the accident site, the road was cleared. Vehicle movement gradually resumed and traffic was restored.
Police have started searching for the unidentified vehicle involved in the hit-and-run incident. CCTV footage from cameras installed in the surrounding area is being examined to identify the vehicle that hit the worker.
Police are also trying to determine the time of the accident and identify the vehicles that passed through the four-lane road during that period. Eyewitnesses present at the scene are being questioned, while police are collecting available clues from the area.
Police have also started using cameras installed along the relevant route and other technical means to identify the vehicle. Identifying the vehicle remains a key challenge in the hit-and-run investigation.
The family of the deceased migrant worker has been informed about the accident. The worker had come to Himachal Pradesh for employment and died in the road accident. His family is in shock following the sudden death.
The Kiratpur-Manali four-lane road is among the important road routes in Himachal Pradesh. Local residents, tourists and a large number of freight vehicles use the route. With continuous vehicle movement, risks for pedestrians and workers operating along the roadside remain a concern.
Following the incident, local people also raised concerns about the safety of migrant workers travelling on foot along the four-lane road. They said necessary safety measures should be in place to protect workers and local residents from traffic-related risks.
According to police, the accident is under investigation and efforts are continuing to trace the vehicle and its driver. Police are collecting all possible evidence to establish the circumstances of the accident and reconstruct the sequence of events. Further legal action will be taken after the vehicle is identified.
The traffic disruption caused by the accident also affected local residents and travellers. Several vehicles remained stuck for a considerable period because of the long queue on the four-lane road. Traffic was restored after police action and the obstruction caused by the accident was removed.
