RAMBAN, OCT 8: A man was killed and eight others injured after a Sumo vehicle they were travelling in overturned in the Senabati area of Ukherhal in Ramban district on Thursday, officials said.
The deceased was identified as Vijay Singh, son of Raj Singh, a resident of Chunthan, Senabati.
Officials said the injured were shifted to nearby health facilities for treatment. Two injured persons were referred to District Hospital Ramban, while six others were referred to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag for further treatment.
Those referred to District Hospital Ramban were identified as Soni Chand, son of Amar Chand, who sustained a head injury, and Sunil Singh, son of Pyar Singh.
The six persons referred to GMC Anantnag were identified as Anand Singh, son of Pawan Singh; Anil Chand, son of Amar Chand; Naresh Singh, son of Raj Singh; Jatinder Singh, son of Pyar Singh; Ravinder Singh, son of Dharam Singh, who was critically injured; and Ravit Singh, son of Pyar Singh.
According to officials, the Sumo lost control before overturning in the area.
Authorities have taken cognisance of the incident, while the circumstances leading to the accident are being verified.
—(KNO)
