Two Dead, Three Injured After Xylo Plunges Into River in Drass

Drass, Aug 31/VOL News Desk/ KNT: Two persons were killed and three others injured after a Xylo vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge at Shaitan Nalla Mode near Gumri in Drass during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday.

Police said that around 3:30 AM, Minamarg Police Post received information that a Xylo (JK02BC-5894), on its way from Sonamarg towards Kargil, had met with an accident after losing control. The vehicle plunged nearly 400 feet into the river.

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Man from Kargil dies in Alto-Tanker Collision, Another injured

Ganderbal, Oct 29, KNT: The collision between an Alto car and an oil tanker on Srinagar-Kargil highway near Sonamarg left a man from Kargil dead while another traveler sustained critical injuries. The car was damaged extensively in the accident.

Police sources told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that there was a collision between an Alto (JK07-6871) en route to Kargil, and an oil tanker (PB13BE-0587) coming from Kargil towards Sonamarg.

The driver and a passenger of the Alto, ident...

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Tragic School Bus Accident in Durbuk Claims Six Lives, Injures 19

Leh, August 22: In a tragic incident, a school bus from Lamdon School met with an accident near Durbuk, resulting in the death of six people and injuries to 19 others. The Deputy Commissioner of Leh confirmed the news while addressing the media. The injured have been admitted to the Army and CHC Tangtse healthcare centers.

The bus was carrying approximately 25 passengers, including two children and several staff members, and was en route to Durbuk to attend a staff member’s wedding when i...

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Congress Drass demands ex-gratia relief to recent Zojila accident victims

VoL Desk, June 22: The Block Congress Committee, Drass held a press conference today to address the June 16 road incident at Pani Matha on Zojila Pass, which resulted in the death of three family members, with only one surviving.

During the press conference, ex-Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Agha Syed Mohammad Shah, expressed resentment towards the LAHDC, Kargil, for their inaction following the incident. He criticized the council administration for not offering sympathy or releasing ex-grati...

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Three Dead in Tragic Rockfall Incident Near Pani Matha on Zojila Pass

Kargil, June 16: A devastating accident occurred near Pani Matha on Zojila Pass when a heavy rock fell on an Alto car, resulting in the immediate deaths of two individuals.

The car, traveling from Matayan to Kangan, was struck by the falling rock, causing severe injuries to three other occupants. According to official sources, the incident happened near the Pani Matha area on Zojila Pass. The impact of the rockfall was immediate and catastrophic, leading to the deaths of two passengers at...

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Two Teachers Die in Road Accident Near Khargundla While En Route to Election Training

VoL Desk, May 14: Two teachers died in a car accident near Khardung La on Sunday when they were going to Leh for election training. DC/Returning Officer Santosh Sukhadava announce a compensation of 15 lakh for each family.

The victims named as Mohd Eliyas was the teacher Middle School, Thang and Mohd Ibrahim, teacher of Primary School Tyakshi, Farol both victims hail from Nubra Subdivision and both were going to Leh, for an election duty under the second and third phase of training.

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Driver dies after vehicle skids off road at Zojila Pass

Ganderbal, May 13: A driver died after his vehicle fell into a deep gorge near Bajri Nallah on Zojila Pass in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Monday morning.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the driver identified as Ansari Hussain Khan son Of Yousuf Ali Khan of Leh died on the spot after his vehicle skidded off on Zojila Pass and fell into a gorge.

He said that the vehicle was on way to Srinagar from Leh when it met with the accident.

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Two Injured as Vehicle Plunges into River at Purtikchay

VoL Desk, May 06: Two individuals have sustained severe injuries after their vehicle plunged into a river at a deep gorge near Purtikchay village, adjacent to the Suru View guest house, according to sources.

As per reports, the vehicle was associated with Topline Company. The exact count of passengers aboard remains unknown, prompting a coordinated rescue effort by Ladakh Police and local volunteers at the accident site.

The vehicle, bearing the registration number JK-10 A, is reported...

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Car falls into gorge at Zojila Pass, miraculous escape for Jammu passengers

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Ganderbal, Apr 19, KNT: Five locals from Jammu had a miraculous escape after the car they were traveling in glided on Zojila pass and fell down the 50-feet-deep gorge. The incident occurred on Friday morning at Zojila Pass in Sonamarg falling in the Ganderbal district.

Divulging information about the incident, an official told the news agency Kashmir News Trust a Swift Desire car (JK02BG-2903) was on its way to Srinagar from Kargil when it went out of control of the driver nea...

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Ex LAHDC Councillor Sheikh Mohd Raza passed away

VoL Desk, Jan. 30: Former JKNC Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Shiekh Mohammad Raza hailing from Chuskore passed away following a tragic road accident that left him severely injured. He was subsequently shifted to Srinagar where after fifteen days of intensive treatment he succumbed to the injuries.

In response to the loss of the councilor, various religious and political parties including the LAHDC, JKNC, and religious institutions of Kargil have conveyed condolence to the family members on t...

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