There has been a tragic accident in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. As many as five persons were killed after a passenger vehicle plunged into a gorge.
According to reports, the vehicle lost control and slipped into the Kishanganga river in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district. The incident occurred today (Monday). The accident took place on the Seemari Road in the Teetwal area of the north Kashmir district.
In the accident in Kupwara, as many as five were killed on the spot whereas as many as six have been critically injured. A number of locals saw the accident and immediately rushed to rescue the injured.
A rescue operation was launched immediately, the injured persons were rushed to a nearby hospital. The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed grief over the loss of lives in a road accident in Kupwara. He also conveyed condolences to the bereaved families.
Further he prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured and directed the District Administration to ensure the best possible medical treatment for them.
The police has launched an investigation into the matter. The reason of the accident is yet to be ascertained. Further detailed reports awaited in this matter.
