A recent private bus accident in Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh, killed 14 and injured 68, highlighting the dilapidated condition of the Solan-Sanaura-Meenus road. Locals attribute the tragedy to decades of neglect, citing narrow curves, broken edges, and lack of safety barriers on the 64-year-old road, which serves over two lakh residents. Commuters report frequent accidents due to these unsafe conditions, exacerbated by winter weather.