Tragic Accident on Rajouri-Kotranka Road: One Dead, Three Seriously Injured

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LIAQAT ALI KHATANA

RAJOURI DEC 13:-In a tragic road accident near Chadhan village on the Rajouri-Kotranka road, a car carrying four family members skidded off the road and plunged into a deep ditch around 9:30 a.m. on Friday. The incident claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy, while three other family members sustained serious injuries.

The vehicle, a Swift car bearing registration number JK11D-4908, was en route from Kotranka to Rajouri when the driver reportedly lost control, resulting in the vehicle veering off the road. Local residents, responding swiftly to the scene, managed to rescue the victims and transport them to Medical College Rajouri for urgent medical attention.

The deceased, identified as Vivek Sharma, son of Khel Raj from Jamola village, was in critical condition and was referred to Government Medical College Jammu. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries en route. The injured—Ramesh Chandra (father), Renu Sharma (daughter), and Rajesh Sharma (son)—are all being treated at Medical College Rajouri. They are also residents of Jamola village.

Authorities from the Rajouri Police have registered a case and commenced further investigations. The body of the deceased has been handed over to the family following the post-mortem examination for the last rites.

This incident serves as a grave reminder of the risks on hilly roads and the importance of cautious driving, especially in regions prone to accidents.