3 killed, 5 injured as van plunges into gorge in Reasi
Jammu: At least three persons, including a minor, were killed and five others injured in a road accident in Reasi district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the casualties occurred when a passenger van skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge near Kund Morh in Budhan along the Mahore–Gool road amid heavy rainfall, which is believed to have contributed to the mishap.
Official sources said the Eco van (registration number JK19A-4098) was travelling from Mahore to Gool when the driver lost control near Kunda Morh, causing the vehicle to plunge into the gorge.
The deceased have been identified as Rafaqat Hussain (15), Mohammad Rafi, Haq Nawaz (22), son of Mohammad Shafi, and Shahraza Rahi (18), son of Mohammad Shafi, all residents of Budhan.
The injured include Umar Gul (21), the driver of the vehicle; Shahziza Kousar (18) of Dachan; Sadam Hussain (22) of Toongwali Gool; Adil Hussain (20) of Mahakund Gool; and Shah Nawaz of Budhan tehsil Thuroo.
