13-year-old girl, 3-year-old boy killed in Kulgam accident

Srinagar, Oct 13: Two children died after allegedly being hit by a dumper in Damhal Hanjipora area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Sunday, reports said.

Quoting an official, news agency KNO reported that the accident occurred near the residence of former MLA Abdul Majeed Padder at DH Pora, where a dumper vehicle hit the two children, causing severe injuries.

The official said the injured children were taken to Sub-District Hospital DH Pora, where doctors declared them brought dead.

The deceased were identified as Maliha Aijaz (13), daughter of Aijaz Ahmad Wani, resident of DH Pora, and Amman Aijaz (3), son of Aijaz Ahmad Hella, resident of Yaroo.

Police have taken cognizance of the accident, the official added.