A tragic road accident on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Ramban district claimed two lives and left two others injured, including a woman, according to police reports. The collision occurred late Monday night near New Khajuria Dhaba at Peerah when a truck traveling from Jammu toward Srinagar rammed into a tractor.
Details of the Fatal Collision
Police officials stated that an unidentified man died on the spot. Three other individuals sustained injuries and were immediately rushed to the district hospital in Ramban. Among the injured, Subhash, a resident of Rajasthan, later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, bringing the death toll to two.
The identity of the second deceased person has not yet been established, and investigations are ongoing to identify the victim.
Rescue and Traffic Restoration
Chanderkote Station House Officer (SHO) Jatinder Rakwal confirmed that a police team promptly arrived at the scene and initiated rescue operations. The damaged vehicles were removed from the highway to restore normal traffic flow on this critical route.
“A police team rushed to the spot and launched rescue. The damaged vehicles were removed from the highway to restore traffic,” said SHO Jatinder Rakwal.
Legal Proceedings
A case has been registered at the Chanderkote police station in connection with the accident. Authorities are conducting further investigations to determine the exact cause of the collision and to establish the identity of the unidentified deceased.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, a vital artery that frequently witnesses accidents due to heavy traffic, narrow stretches, and challenging terrain.
