Sonamarg, Jan 09: At least four people were injured when the vehicle they were traveling in skidded off the road and crashed into side stones on Thursday in the Gagangeer area of central Kashmir’s Sonamarg.
"An accident occurred near the Forest Checkpost in Gagangeer, Sonamarg, when an Alto vehicle, bearing registration number JK16C-3386, lost control and crashed into side stones, injuring four passengers onboard," an official said.
The injured passengers were initially taken to the Primary Health Center (PHC) in Kullan for immediate treatment. Two of them, identified as Irfan Ahmad Thakrey and Sahil Ahmad Magray, were later referred to SKIMS for further medical attention.
The injured have been identified as Momin Ahmed Magray (son of Noor Mohammad), Irfan Ahmad Thakrey (son of Mohd Qasim), Sameer Ahmed Shergojri (son of Ab Gaffar), and Sahil Ahmad Magray (son of Manzoor Ahmed)—all residents of Cherwan Kangan.
Meanwhile, the police have taken cognizance of the incident and are investigating further.
(KNO)