Bhadarwah: Three people died and 10 others were injured after an overloaded vehicle when an SUV on its way to Bhalla in Doda district from Jammu, skidded off the road and rolled down a 200-ft deep gorge at Khaleeni belt.

According to police the accident took place on Thursday night and rescue operation was launched immediately.

“13 people were rushed to the district hospital Doda where three were declared brought dead by the doctors,” he said.

The deceased have been identified as Badal, Ashwani Kumar and Chanku Ram, all residents of Kumari in Bhalla, they said adding that the vehicle was carrying 13 passengers while it can only accommodate nine.