Published 21:23 IST, July 21st 2024

3 Killed As Vehicle Falls Into Deep Gorge in Jammu And Kashmir's Reasi District

3 killed and others injured after a speeding vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Sunday.

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Reasi: At least three people were killed and a minor was injured after a speeding vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Sunday. According to the sources, the incident was reported on Sunday afternoon in the Bidda area of Reasi district. On information, the local police along with district administration rushed to the spot and initiated a rescue operation. All the victims were retrieved from the gorge and were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment, where 3 of them were declared dead. 

Police sources stated that a minor was rescued from the gorge and was shifted to a hospital for treatment. 

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It is being said that the accident took place after a Bolero car rolled into a 200-foot deep gorge in Bidda village of Reasi at around 3.30 pm. Four people from the same family were travelling in the car during the incident, which led to the death of 3 of them, claimed sources. 

The police are trying to identify the deceased. 

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A case has been registered by the Reasi police and further legal action is being taken. 

 

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17:06 IST, July 21st 2024