A passenger cab met with an accident resulting in the death of one person and injuries to another on Wednesday morning.
Reports reaching a local news agency, Global News Service (GNS) said that an Eco cab bearing registration number JK-04E 5046 skidded off the road in village Nawarunda Uri, resulting in injuries to two persons.
The injured couple was identified as Khursheed Ahmad Kohli and Pakeeza Begum.
They were immediately shifted to sub-district hospital Uri, however, the female Pakeeza Begum (28) with critical injuries succumbed on way.
Confirming the death of the woman, Block Medical Officer Uri Dr. Mohammad Ramzan Mir told GNS that she was brought dead on arrival at SDH Uri.
“Husband of the deceased woman has been referred to GMC Baramulla on administering of first-aid”, the official added.
Meanwhile, confirming the incident, a concerned police official told GNS that a case is being registered into the incident for due investigations. (GNS)