Kishtwar, Aug 15: At the least 5 folks had been killed after a Mahindra Scorpio automobile skidded off the street and rolled into the Chenab River within the Dachhan space of Kishtwar district on Saturday, officers mentioned.
An official mentioned that the accident occurred within the morning when the automobile, bearing registration quantity HR29AG-0648, was travelling from Yainwan, Dangdaroo, in direction of Sounder and skidded off the street earlier than plunging into the Chenab River.
He mentioned a police crew, together with native residents, quickly reached the spot and launched rescue and restoration operations.
The official mentioned 5 our bodies have to this point been recovered from the accident website, whereas the precise variety of folks travelling within the automobile stays unclear. The identities of the deceased and different particulars are being ascertained.
Police have taken cognisance of the incident, whereas rescue and restoration operations are underway.—(KNO)
