MANALI: Five people, including four tourists from Maharashtra, had a narrow escape when two vehicles were struck by an avalanche near Teling nullah of Lahaul valley on the Manali-Leh national highway on Wednesday evening. With the avalanche covering the road, nearly 250 vehicles were stuck on either side of the debris.
According to police, the avalanche was reported about 4.15 pm after which the road was blocked for traffic movement. A tourist taxi from Shimla (HP-01-A-8248) was completely buried under the debris and damaged. Fortunately, the five occupants of the vehicle, including the driver and four tourists from Maharashtra, were rescued. The driver sustained minor injuries. Another vehicle was also trapped in debris but did not suffer much damage.
