Udhampur road crash leaves one dead, two injured

Udhampur, Dec 3: A road accident on the Tikri stretch in Udhampur district claimed the life of a Srinagar man and left two others critically injured.

The deceased has been identified as Waleed Ahmad, a driver by profession and a local inhabitant of Bemina area in Srinagar. According to preliminary information, the vehicle he was driving met with a severe accident on the Tikri roadway. The impact was reported to be so intense that Waleed Ahmad suffered grievous injuries and succumbed on the spot.

Two other persons who were travelling in the vehicle sustained critical injuries in the mishap. They were immediately shifted to a nearby medical facility for emergency treatment, where their condition was stated to be serious. Hospital officials confirmed that the injured are undergoing intensive care and efforts are on to stabilise them.

Police sources said a case has been registered in connection with the accident, and an investigation has been initiated to ascertain the exact cause. [KNT]