Tragic Accident on Mughal Road Claims Two Lives, Two Missing
2 dead, 2 missing after vehicle falls into gorge on Mughal road
Hindustan Times
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A vehicle skidded off the Mughal road in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, India, resulting in two fatalities and two individuals missing. The vehicle was transporting a cancer patient to Srinagar when the accident occurred amid inclement weather. Search operations are ongoing with assistance from the Army.
- 01Two people died and two are missing after a vehicle fell into a gorge on Mughal road.
- 02The vehicle was transporting a cancer patient from Poonch to Srinagar.
- 03Search and rescue operations are underway, involving local police and the Army.
- 04The weather in Jammu and Kashmir has improved, with fair conditions predicted for the next few days.
- 05Farmers have been advised to resume operations as weather conditions stabilize.
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A tragic accident occurred on the Mughal road in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, India, when a vehicle skidded into a gorge late Monday night. The vehicle was carrying a cancer patient, Akbar Hussain, from Poonch to Srinagar, accompanied by Majid Hussain and Mohammed Basheer, both residents of Poonch. Officials reported that two individuals died at the scene, while two others remain missing. A large-scale search and rescue operation was initiated by the Poonch district police, and the Army has joined the efforts, utilizing drones to locate the missing persons. The driver’s identity has not yet been confirmed. Weather conditions in the region have improved, with the meteorological center forecasting dry weather for the next four days, allowing farmers to resume their activities. However, a return to inclement weather is expected from May 10 onwards, with possible rain and thunderstorms.
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The accident has raised concerns about road safety in the region, particularly during adverse weather conditions.
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