Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, May 29: One person died and four others were injured after a Sumo which was on its way from Basholi to Bani met with an accident at Mattan this morning.
According to police the Sumo bearing registration number JK08-4253 which was on its way from Basholi to Bani after reaching Mattan hit the rock as the driver tried to negotiate a sharp curve. The vehicle rolled down resulting in on spot death of one passenger and injuries to four others.
The deceased has been identified as Chatter Singh, 65 of Sati in Bani area. The driver of the vehicle fled from the spot. The injured have been admitted in SDH Bani and their condition is stated to be out of danger.
The Bani Police has registered a case under Section 279, 337 and 304 and started investigation.
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