2 publishers · first seen Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:03 UTC · updated Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:38 UTC
At least four people were injured on Sunday after a dumper truck collided with an auto-rickshaw in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. The accident occurred early morning between a dumper truck bearing registration number JK03P-4262, driven by Muhammad Asif Bhat, and a three-wheeler e-autorickshaw bearing registration number JK12E-0749, driven by Muhammad Mahroof. The injured have been identified as Muhammad Mahroof, Abdul Rahim, Shabir Ahmed, and Irfan Ahmed. Locals immediately shifted all the injured to SDH Mendhar for treatment. Later, one of the injured, Abdul Rahim, was referred to GMC Rajouri for advanced treatment. Police have registered a case in the incident.
Road accidents in the hilly areas of Jammu and Kashmir stem from a combination of treacherous mountain geography, human error, and systemic infrastructure challenges. Twisting mountain roads, blind curves, and steep inclines reduce reaction times and make vehicle control difficult in hilly areas. Many routes in hilly districts run alongside deep ravines, meaning minor skids or collisions can lead to vehicles plunging into gorges with high fatality rates.
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