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Dumper Truck Collides with E-Rickshaw in Poonch, 4 Injured
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 08:17 PM
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A dumper truck struck an e‑rickshaw in Mendhar, Poonch district, Jammu & Kashmir, leaving four people injured.
A road collision involving a dumper truck and an e‑rickshaw took place in Mendhar, a town in the Poonch district of Jammu & Kashmir. The impact caused four individuals to sustain injuries, prompting emergency services to attend the scene.
Local authorities confirmed that the truck was traveling on the main road when it struck the e‑rickshaw. The injured were transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment. No fatalities were reported.
Police are investigating the incident to determine the exact circumstances and whether any traffic violations contributed to the crash. The accident has raised concerns about road safety in the region, especially on routes frequently used by heavy vehicles and motorized rickshaws.
Residents of Mendhar have expressed their worries over the increasing number of road mishaps in recent months. Authorities have urged drivers to exercise caution and adhere to speed limits.
The incident underscores the need for better enforcement of traffic rules and improved road infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir's rural areas.
Local authorities confirmed that the truck was traveling on the main road when it struck the e‑rickshaw. The injured were transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment. No fatalities were reported.
Police are investigating the incident to determine the exact circumstances and whether any traffic violations contributed to the crash. The accident has raised concerns about road safety in the region, especially on routes frequently used by heavy vehicles and motorized rickshaws.
Residents of Mendhar have expressed their worries over the increasing number of road mishaps in recent months. Authorities have urged drivers to exercise caution and adhere to speed limits.
The incident underscores the need for better enforcement of traffic rules and improved road infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir's rural areas.