November 22, 2024 21:01 (IST)
Three killed, 40 injured in Kashmir road accident
Srinagar, Mar 20 (IBNS): Three persons died and 40 other were injured when a passenger bus skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Budgam District of Central Kashmir on Friday, Police said.
The passenger bus was on way to Srinagar from Raithan. It skidded off the road when the driver lost control near Palpora village, police spokesman said.
Three persons died on spot while 40 others were injured and later shifted to nearby hospitals.
Most of the patients were discharged from the hospital after providing with first aid, while 9 passengers were shifted to different hospitals of Srinagar as they were in critical condition.
Police has registered a case in this regard.
(Reporting by Saleem Iqbal Qadri)
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