Kulgam, Nov 13: A 25-year-old youth was killed and three others injured after a school bus collided with a motorcycle at Danew Kandi Marg in Damhal Hanjipora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday.
The deceased has been identified as Riyaz Ahmad Ahangar, son of Ghulam Ahmad and a resident of DK Marg.
The three injured have been identified as Naseer Ahmad Naik (27), Ashiq Ahmad Ahangar (24) and Manzoor Ahmad (24), all residents of DK Marg. They were referred to District Hospital Kulgam for further treatment.
An official said the accident involved a school bus bearing registration number JK18D-9296 and a motorcycle bearing registration number JK18B-0190, carrying four persons.
“Four persons travelling on the motorcycle were injured in the collision,” the official said.
The injured were initially shifted to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Damhal Hanjipora, where Riyaz Ahmad succumbed to his injuries. The other three were subsequently referred to District Hospital Kulgam.
Police have taken cognizance of the incident and initiated an investigation to ascertain the circumstances leading to the accident.
