Himachal Pradesh Tragedy: Schoolgirl Killed After Speeding Tempo Hits Her On Mandi-Pathankot Highway

Himachal Pradesh: In an tragic road accident, a 17-year-old school going girl lost her life while she was trying to cross the road on the Mandi-Pathankot highway near Ehju. This tragedy occurred on Thursday, May 14 morning and incident caught on camera. The deceased identified as Anu, daughter of Punnu Ram and a resident of Baijnath, died in a road accident near Ehju.

The Government School student was hit by a speeding tempo while crossing the road en route to school from her maternal uncle’s house in Machkehad. Critically injured, she was taken to Baijnath Hospital, where she died during treatment. The accident has shocked the community, prompting calls for stricter traffic enforcement to address speeding on the busy highway.

A tragic road accident near Ehju (एहजू) on the Mandi–Pathankot Highway claimed the life of 17-year-old student Anu from Baijnath. Reports say she was on her way to school with her friends when a vehicle coming from behind hit her.

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CCTV footage of the incident went viral, sparking emotional reactions and calls for improved pedestrian safety near schools and populated areas. Superintendent of Police Vinod Kumar confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is underway to determine the cause, examining factors such as vehicle speed and possible negligence.