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Death toll in Kishtwar accident rises to 35

The death toll in the tragic Kishtwar road accident rose to 35 while a total number 17 people have sustained injuries after.

The incident happened when a minibus skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

“Death toll rises to 35. 17 people are injured, 3 out of whom have been airlifted to Jammu,” ANI has reported.

Reportedly, an overloaded minibus (registration number JK 17 6787) fell into a deep gorge in Keshwan area of the mountainous district today morning.

The accident took place at 8:40 AM when the minibus was heading towards Kishtwar from Keshwan.

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