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Two Killed When Oil Tanker Falls Into Gorge in Kishtwar, J&K
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 10:36 AM
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An oil tanker slipped into a deep gorge in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, killing two people.
An oil tanker traveling through the mountainous terrain of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir plunged into a steep gorge early on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals.
Local rescue teams were dispatched to the site shortly after the accident. Officials from the district administration and the fire department worked to retrieve the vehicle and recover the victims, while also ensuring the safety of nearby residents.
Preliminary reports suggest that the tanker may have lost control on a narrow, winding road that runs alongside the gorge. No further details on the cause have been released, and authorities have opened an inquiry to determine the exact circumstances.
The incident has temporarily halted traffic on the affected stretch of the highway, causing inconvenience to commuters and traders who rely on the route for transport of goods across the region.
Local rescue teams were dispatched to the site shortly after the accident. Officials from the district administration and the fire department worked to retrieve the vehicle and recover the victims, while also ensuring the safety of nearby residents.
Preliminary reports suggest that the tanker may have lost control on a narrow, winding road that runs alongside the gorge. No further details on the cause have been released, and authorities have opened an inquiry to determine the exact circumstances.
The incident has temporarily halted traffic on the affected stretch of the highway, causing inconvenience to commuters and traders who rely on the route for transport of goods across the region.