Kishtwar, May 24: At least seven people were killed while another was critically injured after a cruiser vehicle of Pakal Dul Project they were traveling in met with an accident in J-K's Kishtwar, informed officials.

According to officials, the incident took place at Dangduru Dam site. Himachal Pradesh: Bus Falls In Gorge In Kullu, 44 Passengers Killed in Accident.

"7 people died, 1 critically injured. The injured is being shifted to District Hospital Kishtwa," said Deputy Commissioner of Kishtwar Dr Devansh Yadav.

He added that all possible help as per the requirement will be provided.

Kishtwar Road Accident

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh after coming to know about the incident, spoke to DC Yadav about the road accident.

"7 persons dead, 1 critically injured. Injured being shifted to District Hospital Kishtwar or GMC Doda as per requirement. All possible help, as required, will be provided," Union Minister said. Himachal Pradesh: 12 Dead as Bus Falls Into Gorge Near Panchpula Bridge in Chamba. 

Further details are awaited.

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