Two personnel of the India Air Force were killed n a road accident in Awantipora in South Kashmir today.

The two Indian Air Force personnel, posted in the IAF's operational base in Awantipora, been identified as Squadron Leader Rakesh Pandey and Corporal Ajay Kumar. Two other personnel including an officer and an airman are also injured and receiving treatment at hospital.

News agency ANI said the Air Force has said it will conduct an inquiry into the matter.

The two IAF personnel were travelling in a vehicle when the accident took place.

More details are awaited.