Man dies, six injured after vehicle skids off road in Kulgam

Srinagar, Mar 09: A man died and six others were injured after a vehicle skidded off road in Qaimoh area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Saturday, officials said.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the accident took place near Nai Basti Qamoh when a load carrier skipped off the road.

He said in the accident a man died on the spot and six others were injured.

The deceased has been identified as Mohd Altaf Matoo son of Mohd Ramzan Matoo of Ganjipora, while injured have been identified as Sajad Ahmad Wani, Aadil Ahmad Matoo, Mehmooda Banoo, Mohd Akber Matoo and Ab Rehman Matoo - all residents of Ganjipora Larm and Jameela Bano of Khudwani.

He said the injured have been shifted to PHC Qaimoh for treatment, while police have taken cognizance of the incident.