4 dead, 17 injured in road accident in J-K’s Ganderbal

At least four people were killed and 17 others injured in a road accident involving a bus and a taxi on the Srinagar-Sonamarg road in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said.

The accident occurred at Gund, and both vehicles sustained major damage, the officials said.

They said 21 people sustained injuries in the accident. Four of the injured persons later succumbed to their injuries, while 17 others are undergoing treatment.

The deceased persons are believed to be tourists as they were travelling in the taxi bearing Madhya Pradesh registration number, the officials said. Further details are being ascertained.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abbdullah have expressed grief over the deaths in the accident.

"I am deeply saddened to learn about the loss of precious lives in a tragic road accident in Ganderbal today. My sincere condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Praying for the early recovery of the injured," the LG said in his condolence message.

The CM took to X to condole the deaths in the accident and said the authorities concerned were providing all possible assistance to those injured.

"Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident on highway near Gund, Kangan, which has claimed several lives and left many others injured. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the swift recovery of the injured. The authorities are providing all possible assistance," Abdullah said.