Two Dead, Two Critically Injured in Rajouri Gorge Crash
A vehicle lost control near Dalhori in Jammu and Kashmir, plunging into a gorge, prompting police investigation and calls for safety reforms.
Overview
- A Tata Mobile vehicle skidded off a sharp turn in Dalhori, Rajouri district, falling 40 meters into a gorge on May 2, 2025.
- The crash resulted in the deaths of Shakoor Ahmad (22) and Azhar Ali (12), while Razia Begum (30) and Mohd Norani (56) sustained critical injuries.
- The injured victims were rushed to Government Medical College Rajouri for emergency treatment and remain in critical condition.
- Police have filed an FIR, launched a manhunt for the driver, and are investigating the accident's cause, including possible infrastructure shortcomings.
- This incident adds to recent fatal crashes across India, intensifying demands for improved road safety measures, including better signage and barriers.