Two people killed, 11 injured in two separate road accidents in Kashmir
Lt Guv, CM grieved over deaths
Srinagar: Two persons died, while 11 others, including four tourists, were injured in twin road accidents in Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said.
A vehicle skidded off the Aru-Pahalgam road and fell into a deep gorge in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, resulting in the on-the-spot death of two persons and the injury of six, the officials said.
They said the injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital.
Police took cognisance of the incident, they said.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condoled the loss of lives in a tragic road accident near Aru in Pahalgam.
In a condolence message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “Pained by the loss of precious lives in the tragic road accident in Pahalgam. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members in this hour of grief. I have directed the District Administration to provide all necessary assistance to those affected.”
Later, Chief minister Omar Abdullah also expressed deep sorrow over the accident.
In a post on X, the CM’s office said Abdullah conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for strength for them in this difficult time.
“The chief minister also directed the authorities to ensure the best possible medical care for the injured and provide all necessary assistance to the affected families,” the CM’s office said.
Earlier, four tourists and a local driver were injured when the vehicle they were travelling in overturned in Tangmarg, Baramulla district in north Kashmir.
Tangmarg is the main market and the gateway to the famous ski resort of Gulmarg.
The officials said the injured were shifted to a hospital where their condition is stable.
