Chamba, July 24 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed grief over the death of 13 persons in a road accident at Karunallah in Lahaul-Spiti district on Friday. The ill-fated vehicle was on its way from Kullu to Pangi.

The Chief Minister directed the Deputy Commissioner of Lahaul-Spiti to proceed immediately to the incident site and supervise the rescue and relief operations. He also asked to provide all possible assistance to the next of kin of the deceased and best of treatment to the injured. He wished speedy recovery to the injured.

Bharmour MLA Janak Raj said a section of the mountain collapsed, causing their vehicle to plunge down a hillside.

He said people from his constituency lost their lives.

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