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Jammu and Kashmir: 12 killed after overloaded van plunges into gorge

News Agencies | Updated on: 14 September 2018, 12:51 IST
Van accident

At least 12 people were killed and 13 injured after an overloaded matador van they were travelling in fell into a deep gorge.

The accident occurred at around 9 am earlier in the day in Thakrai area of Kishtwar district, when the vehicle, packed with passengers, was coming from Keshwan, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Angrez Singh Rana said.


A large-scale rescue operation is underway.
More details are awaited.

-ANI

First published: 14 September 2018, 12:51 IST