3 hrs ago

Five Killed as Passenger Vehicle Falls Into Ravine Near LoC

A passenger vehicle fell into a deep ravine near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.

Five people died in the accident.

Several others were injured and taken to hospitals.

Rescue workers had difficulty because the road is steep and the weather was bad.

Doctors sent some injured people to larger medical centers for special treatment.

Officials are investigating what caused the vehicle to fall.

The cause may have involved a mechanical problem, speeding or the road slipping.

In another crash in Rajouri district, seven people, including a two-year-old child, were hurt.

Key facts

Fatalities: Five people died in the Tangdhar accident.
Vehicle: A Sumo passenger carrier fell into a ravine.
Location: Seemari, Tangdhar, Kupwara district, near the Line of Control.
Initial treatment: The injured were taken to Sub-District Hospital Tangdhar.
Investigation: Authorities are investigating the precise cause of the crash.
Second incident: Seven people, including a two-year-old child, were injured in a separate Tempo crash in Rajouri district.
Political response: Manoj Sinha and Omar Abdullah expressed condolences and directed authorities to assist the injured and affected families.

deccanchronicle.com · 4 hrs ago