Tragedy struck as a cab, transporting a group of tourists from Leh to Srinagar, met with a fatal accident on Tuesday, resulting in the loss of five lives and leaving three individuals injured, according to officials. The unfortunate incident occurred on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. The tourists, hailing from Kerala, were involved in the mishap, which transpired near the Zojila Pass on account of the driver’s inability to control the vehicle at a snowy and slippery turn.
Regrettably, the driver, identified as Aijaz Ahmad from Ganderbal, was among those who perished in the accident. The injured parties were promptly admitted to the Sonamarg Primary Health Centre, with one individual requiring specialized treatment at a hospital in the vicinity. Retrieving two bodies immediately after the incident, rescue teams faced the challenging task of searching the snow-covered terrain for several hours before locating the remaining three victims.
The deceased have been identified as Sudesh, Anil, Rahul, and Vignesh, all hailing from the Pallakad area of Kerala. The accident serves as a somber reminder of the perilous conditions that can arise on mountain highways, particularly in snow-covered regions, emphasizing the importance of caution and road safety.
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