Shimla, May 29 -- Three women lost their lives and nine people, including a six-year-old boy, sustained injuries after a vehicle they were travelling in plunged into a deep gorge in Kullu district, police said on Thursday. Driver Jai Singh (43), who was among the injured, said brake failure triggered the mishap. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway, officials said.

The deceased have been identified as Maina Devi (37), Kalawati (40) and Kali Devi (35). Among the injured are Ayansh Thakur (6), Mala Devi (39), Anju (26), Kamla (35), Tara Thakur (25), Promila Devi (35), Chitru Devi (37) and Savitra (43), all residents of Kullu district. The injured have been admitted to a local hospital while two critically injured ind...