M S Nazki
Ramban, Oct 13 (GNS): A driver was killed while his helper sustained injuries after a truck they were travelling in plunged into a deep gorge near Bishlari Nallah in Ramban district in the wee hours of Tuesday.
Official told GNS that the truck was on its way from Srinagar towards Gujarat when it met with the accident at around 0115 hours near Khari Bridge. The vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge near Bishlari Nallah.
The driver was identified as Sadiq Khan, son of Duda Khan, resident of Tehsil Phagniya, District Barmer, Rajasthan, while the helper was identified as Sikandar, son of Hashim, resident of Dhanoo, District Barmer, Rajasthan.
Both were immediately rescued and shifted to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Banihal, where doctors declared the driver dead on arrival. The helper is currently undergoing treatment and his condition is stated to be stable.
Police have taken cognizance of the incident and started investigation. (GNS)
