Poonch, Jan 8:In a Poonch road accident, four persons, including a woman, were injured after a passenger vehicle skidded off the road in the Chaktro area of Mandi tehsil in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Thursday morning.
Details of the Accident
Officials said the passenger vehicle, bearing registration number JK12-1245, was travelling from Mandi towards Poonch when the driver lost control at a sharp bend near Chaktro. The vehicle subsequently skidded off the road, resulting in injuries to four occupants.
Rescue Efforts and Medical Aid
Meanwhile, local residents rushed to the spot and immediately informed the police. With the assistance of locals and police personnel, the injured were evacuated from the vehicle and shifted to District Hospital Poonch for treatment.
Hospital authorities said all the injured are undergoing medical care and their condition is stated to be stable.
Police Action and Advisory
Traffic police have taken cognisance of the Poonch road accident and initiated an investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the mishap. Officials have urged motorists to drive cautiously on hilly roads, particularly during winter conditions, to avoid such incidents.
Road accidents have emerged as a growing concern in the hilly areas of Poonch district, where narrow roads and sharp turns often pose serious risks to motorists. Frequent advisories are issued by traffic authorities urging drivers to maintain safe speeds and avoid rash driving.
Officials said that timely assistance by local residents played a crucial role in preventing serious casualties in the present Poonch road accident. Police said that such incidents highlight the need for increased road safety awareness among drivers, especially those operating passenger vehicles.
Meanwhile, authorities have reiterated their appeal to drivers to ensure vehicle fitness and strictly follow traffic regulations while travelling on mountainous routes. Further details regarding the accident are awaited.
Earlier, Poonch Mirror reported several road safety and traffic-related incidents from the district.https://poonchmirror.com/2026/01/07/massive-fire-engulfs-godowns-in-srinagars-tengpora-bulbulbagh-area-causing-heavy-losses/
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