A private bus traveling from Shimla-Solan to Kupvi plunged into a deep gorge near Haripurdhar in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, resulting in at least 14 deaths and over 60 injuries. Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri has ordered a high-level probe into the accident, with initial investigations considering mechanical failure, overloading, or driver negligence. Locals suspect frost accumulation on the road may have contributed. The bus, reportedly carrying nearly double its capacity, was severely damaged. Relief efforts were supported by local residents.