Jammu, July 15
Four people were killed and 17 others injured when a vehicle dropped into a deep gorge on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district.
Police said that a tempo traveller vehicle went out of the driver’s control in the Ponda area of the district on the Doda-Bhart road this morning.
“A rescue operation was immediately launched after getting news about the accident. Four passengers died on the spot, while 17 injured passengers were rescued and shifted to the hospital for treatment. The rescue operation has been going on, and further investigations are underway to ascertain the cause of the accident," said officials.
Authorities, including local police, SDRF teams, and volunteers, were immediately pressed into action to carry out rescue and evacuation efforts.
“The condition of some of the injured is stated to be critical, while cognisance of the incident has been taken and further investigation started,” police said.
Minister of State (PMO) Dr Jitendra Singh said earlier on X, “Just now spoke to DC Doda Sh Harvinder Singh after receiving information on a private tempo road accident near Bhart village, about 20 to 25 Kms from Doda city. 3 casualties reported so far, 4 others critically injured. All possible help and medical aid being provided.”