Two people were killed and three others sustained injuries after a massive boulder fell on a moving tempo along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near Gangroo in Ramban district on Tuesday.
According to officials, the tempo, bearing registration number JK06B-9842, was travelling from Srinagar to Doda when the accident occurred. As the vehicle reached the Gangroo area, a huge boulder suddenly rolled down from the hillside and crashed onto the tempo, causing severe damage.
Officials said two passengers died on the spot, while three others suffered injuries in the incident. All the victims are reported to be residents of Kastigarh in Doda district.
Following the incident, police, rescue teams, and local authorities rushed to the scene. The injured were shifted to Primary Health Centre (PHC) Ramsoo for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were sent for medico-legal formalities.
The damaged tempo was later removed from the highway, and debris clearance operations were launched to restore smooth traffic movement.
Police have registered the case and initiated an investigation. The identities of the deceased and injured have not yet been officially disclosed, and further details are awaited.
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