Four dead, 13 injured in Kishtwar road accident

Kishtwar, Dec 04: Four people lost their lives while 13 others were injured after a vehicle they were traveling in plunged into a deep gorge in the Dangdoor area of Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday evening.

Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a cruiser vehicle (6576-JK17), carrying employees of an under-construction power project company, met with the accident.

They said that the driver lost control of the vehicle, which fell into a deep gorge near Treethal Nala in the Dachhan area.

As soon as the accident happened, locals and police initiated a rescue operation. Two people died on the spot, while two others succumbed to their injuries on the way to the hospital.

"Thirteen others were injured, two of whom are reported to be in critical condition and are receiving treatment at the district hospital," officials said. Three of the deceased have been identified as Zubair Ahmad, Arsalan, and Bilal Ahmad.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh posted on X: "Just now spoke to DC #Kishtwar, Sh Rajesh Kumar Shavan, after receiving the news of an unfortunate accident involving a cruiser in the Dandaru area. Two casualties were reported. More updates awaited. Meanwhile, a rescue operation has started. My office is in constant touch. All required help will be provided."

Meanwhile, the police have registered a case and initiated further investigation—(KNO)