Srinagar-based student studying MBBS in Bangladesh dies, 2 others injured in car accident in Kashmir

Handwara: A medical student along with another individual tragically lost their lives in a car accident in the Mawer area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district while two other passengers in the vehicle survived the crash sustaining injuries.

The medical student has been identified as a final-year MBBS student pursuing her studies at a medical college in Bangladesh. 

The incident took place when the car travelling to Bangus Valley in Handwara lost its control, skidded off the road near forest huts and fell into a deep gorge which resulted in the death of two individuals and injuries to two others. It was found that the group of four members including three girls and a man went on a trip to Bangus Valley. At approximately 5 PM, they decided to depart for Srinagar via the Mawer route. 

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Following the accident, locals reported the incident to the police. The police then rushed to the spot, conducted a rescue operation and evacuated the injured persons. They were immediately rushed to New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) Qalamabad where doctors after initial treatment referred them to Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara for specialised treatment.

Station House Officer (SHO) Qalamabad Majid Khan told Greater Kashmir that the vehicle while coming back from Bangus via Mawer route skidded off the road near forest huts and fell into a deep gorge resulting in injuries to four individuals.

Deputy Superintendent Associated District Hospital GMC Handwara Dr Aijaz Ahmad told the daily, “The two young girls were brought dead while a girl and a male were injured who were later referred to Srinagar for better treatment. The male had received severe head injuries and his condition was critical while the condition of other injured was not worrisome."

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