A devastating accident near Zojila in Ganderbal district on Sunday resulted in the loss of two lives and left three others critically injured after their vehicle was struck by a shooting stone.
According to an official statement to news agency Kashmir Scroll, the incident occurred at Paani Mata near Zojila when an Alto vehicle came under a shooting stone.
Tragically, two individuals, including a female and a child, succumbed to their injuries at the scene of the accident. Meanwhile, the three injured persons were rushed to PHC Sonamarg for immediate medical attention.
Subsequently, they were referred to hospitals in Srinagar due to the severity of their injuries.
The Ganderbal police have initiated an investigation into the incident to ascertain the circumstances leading to the accident.
Further details are awaited as authorities continue their efforts to manage the aftermath of this unfortunate event.