Car fell into a deep gorge in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, 8 people including 4 women died on the spot
Jammu & Kashmir: In Kishtwar area of Jammu and Kashmir, 8 people have died after a car fell into a deep gorge. This information has been given by the Deputy Commissioner of Kishtwar. Those who have died include 4 women and a driver. The incident took place in Marwah area of Kishtwar around 5.30 pm.
Giving information about the incident, Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner Devansh Yadav has said that a Tata Sumo car was adjacent to a drain in Marwah area of Kishtwar of Jammu division, which later fell into the ditch. All the people died on the spot. All the people sitting in the car were residents of Marwah. However, it cannot be said with certainty that they all belonged to Marwah as the dead are being identified after the recovery of the bodies. Along with this, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that it was sad to know about the death of people in a road accident in Kishtwar. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. The district administration has been instructed to provide all necessary assistance.
J&K | Eight people died when a car fell into a deep gorge around 5:30 in the evening in the Marwah area of Kishtwar: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar
— ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2022
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