Poonch, Aug 29 — In a devastating accident on Mughal Road, which connects Kashmir Valley’s Shopian district with the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch, one person lost their life and eight others sustained injuries on Thursday morning.
According to officials, the accident occurred near Chandimarh when an Eeco vehicle (JK12D-1910) veered off the road. The crash resulted in the immediate death of one individual and injuries to eight others. The injured were initially transported to the Sub District Hospital Surankote. Of these, three individuals with serious injuries were subsequently referred to GMC Rajouri for advanced medical treatment.
The deceased has been identified as Yaser Ahmed, son of Manzoor Ahmed.
The injured individuals receiving treatment at Sub District Hospital Surankote have been identified as:
Lal Hussain, 23, son of Khadam Hussain
Shahid Ahmed, 18, son of Abdul Haq
Tariq (Driver), son of Mohammad Rasheed
Zaffer Iqbal, 23
Shanawaz Ahmed, 25
Nissar Ahmed, 22
Maqsood Ahmed, 24
Mukhtair Ahmed
All the injured are residents of Marhote village.
A police official confirmed the incident and stated that a case has been registered to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident. The authorities are conducting a detailed inquiry to determine the cause of the crash and ensure justice for the affected families.
