21 injured as truck carrying pilgrims overturns in HP

21 pilgrims were injured after the truck they were travelling in rammed into a hill and overturned near Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur.

Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh): At least 21 people were injured after a truck carrying pilgrims overturned at Mandyali village near here on Sunday.

According to reports, the truck was carrying over 40 pilgrims from Punjab who had come to offer prayers at Naina Devi Temple.

On the return journey, the driver reportedly lost control of the truck and rammed it into the hill adjoining the road. As a result, the truck overturned.

The injured were rushed to the hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment.

Meanwhile, the police are carrying out a search operation in the area.

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