Accident on NH-5 Near Waknaghat Causes Traffic Jam

Shimla Jan 10

A head-on collision between a private bus and a Punjab-registered car occurred on the Chandigarh-Shimla National Highway-5 near Waknaghat on Friday morning. While no casualties were reported, both vehicles sustained significant damage. The accident caused a traffic jam on the highway for about half an hour. Local residents informed the police, who arrived promptly to restore traffic flow and begin an investigation.

Initial findings suggest overspeeding or negligence may have caused the accident, but the exact reason will be determined after a detailed investigation. Police have appealed to drivers to adhere to speed limits and follow traffic rules.