Poonch, Aug 26: At least six persons died and three others injured when a vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in the Surankote area of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
As per reports, a vehicle travelling from Poonch towards Sheindhara met with an accident, leaving at least six occupants dead.
Officials said that an unfortunate accident occured this evening, resulting in on-the-spot death of six persons and injuries to three others. They said a rescue operation was launched immediately and the injured were rushed to hospital.
Chief Medical Officer, Poonch, Dr Pervez Khan said an information about the accident was received through the PCR, following which the 108 ambulance service, additional ambulances and other emergency resources were immediately dispatched to the site.
Bodies of six persons — four men and two women — were brought to the district hospital, he said, adding the deceased were in the age group of 20 and 25 years.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed pain over the loss of lives in the road accident. He expressed sympathy with the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
In a post on X, Office of LG J&K said: “Pained by the loss of lives in a tragic road accident in Poonch. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. Have directed the District Administration to ensure immediate assistance is provided to those affected”.
