The vehicle was heading to Srinagar from Jammu. According to initial reports, the vehicle veered off the road and plunged into the gorge next to the highway. The vehicle was reportedly overloaded, sources said, adding that it was one of the major reason for the vehicle losing its balance on the road.
New Delhi: Eight people were killed after a passenger vehicle plunged into a deep gorge at Ramban on Jammu Srinagar National Highway this morning. A majority of those dead are reported to be labourers, officials said.
The vehicle was heading to Srinagar from Jammu. According to initial reports, the vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a 300-metre deep gorge next to the highway.
The vehicle was reportedly overloaded, sources said, adding that it was one of the major reason for the vehicle losing its balance on the road.