5 injured after 2 vehicles collide near Zojila Pass

Ganderbal, Sep 22: At least five persons were injured after a vehicle they were travelling in collided with another one near the Zojila Pass area on Monday, officials said.

An official said that soon after the incident, the injured were shifted to PHC Sonamarg, where from they were referred to SKIMS Soura for specialised treatment.

The injured have been as Manzoor Hussain son of Sadiq Ali Balti, Shabir Hussain son of Hussain Ali Balti, Sadiqa Bano wife of Manzoor Hussain Balti, Masrat Zara daughter of Manzoor Hussain and Fareeda Bano daughter of Moad Hussain—all residents of Kargil.

Police have taken cognisance of the incident, the official said—(KNO)