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Eight Gujarat Travelers Injured as Vehicle Falls into Gorge in Ganderbal, J&K
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 11:16 PM
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A vehicle carrying eight people from Gujarat plunged into a gorge in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir, leaving all eight injured.
A vehicle traveling through the mountainous terrain of Ganderbal in Jammu and Kashmir lost control and tumbled into a deep gorge on Monday. The vehicle was carrying eight passengers, all of whom hailed from Gujarat. Rescue teams from the district administration and local police were dispatched immediately to the site.
Emergency services reached the victims within hours and transported them to the nearest medical facility in Srinagar for treatment. Preliminary reports indicate that the injuries range from minor cuts to more serious fractures, but none of the passengers are reported to be in critical condition.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident, focusing on road conditions, vehicle maintenance and driver fatigue. The district administration has urged commuters to exercise caution while navigating the steep and winding roads of the region, especially during adverse weather conditions.
Emergency services reached the victims within hours and transported them to the nearest medical facility in Srinagar for treatment. Preliminary reports indicate that the injuries range from minor cuts to more serious fractures, but none of the passengers are reported to be in critical condition.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident, focusing on road conditions, vehicle maintenance and driver fatigue. The district administration has urged commuters to exercise caution while navigating the steep and winding roads of the region, especially during adverse weather conditions.