Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Eight Killed in Himachal Bus Accident
On Friday, January 9, 2026, a private bus traveling from Solan to Shimla in Himachal Pradesh had a terrible accident.
The bus rolled down a hill and landed upside down, killing eight people and injuring five others.
Many people were inside the bus, so the number of casualties might go up.
Local people and rescue teams quickly helped the injured and took them to nearby hospitals.
The government has also sent medical teams to help.
The reason for the accident is not yet known.
Eight people died and five were injured when a private bus rolled down a hill in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh.
The bus was traveling from Solan to Shimla and plunged 100 to 200 feet down the road.
Locals and rescue teams are assisting in the evacuation and providing immediate help to the injured.
Medical teams and hospitals in Dadahu, Sangrah, and Nahan are prepared for emergencies.
The Superintendent of Police hinted that the death toll could rise as there were 30-35 people in the bus.
- Who
- Passengers of a private bus and rescue teams
- What
- Bus accident where the vehicle rolled down a hill
- When
- Friday, January 9, 2026
- Where
- Haripurdhar, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- Cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained
- Location
- Haripurdhar, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh
- Time of Incident
- Friday, January 9, 2026
- Casualties
- 8 dead, 5 injured
- Bus Route
- Solan to Shimla
- Rescue Efforts
- Locals and rescue teams assisting
- Medical Preparedness
- Hospitals in Dadahu, Sangrah, and Nahan on alert
- Potential Casualties
- Up to 30-35 people in the bus
