8 feared dead in Kishtwar road accident

DC Kishtwar says vehicle fell into gorge

Srinagar, Nov 16 : In a tragic incident, at least eight persons including four women are feared dead after a vehicle they were travelling in fell into a Nallah near Rachal area of Marwah in Kishtwar district on Wednesday.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a passenger vehicle fell into a Nallah near Rachal area this evening.

He said that in the incident, at least eight persons including four women are feared dead even as a rescue operation has been launched.

Meanwhile, deputy commissioner Kishtwar Dr Devansh Yadav told KNO that 5-8 persons are feared dead, while exact details were being collected.

He added that teams of police, army and health department were present on the spot for rescue operation—(KNO)