At least 12 people were killed and 13 injured after an overloaded matador van they were travelling in fell into a deep gorge.
The accident occurred at around 9 am earlier in the day in Thakrai area of Kishtwar district, when the vehicle, packed with passengers, was coming from Keshwan, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Angrez Singh Rana said.
A large-scale rescue operation is underway.
More details are awaited.
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