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Five killed as Scorpio plunges into Chenab in Kishtwar
At least five people were killed on Saturday after a Mahindra Scorpio skidded off a road and fell into the Chenab River in the Dachhan area of Kishtwar district, Greater Kashmir reported,…
The Story in Brief
At least five people were killed on Saturday after a Mahindra Scorpio skidded off a road and fell into the Chenab River in the Dachhan area of Kishtwar district, Greater Kashmir reported, citing officials. The vehicle was travelling from Yainwan, Dangdaroo, towards Sounder when the accident occurred in the morning.
Police and local residents reached the site and began rescue and recovery work. Five bodies have been recovered, but the number of people travelling in the vehicle is not yet known. The identities of the deceased are being established. Police have taken cognisance of the accident, while operations continue.
The Indian Opinion
Early reports often turn a fatal crash into a quick story about reckless driving or dangerous roads, but this account establishes neither cause nor responsibility. The immediate priority is to identify the victims and confirm how many people were in the vehicle. A fuller assessment should follow once police recover the vehicle and complete their inquiry. The key fact to watch is the final passenger count, not speculation about blame.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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