Kishtwar, 23 July (H.S.): Three persons were killed on the spot after a JCB vehicle met with an accident at Sounder Dachan area of Kishtwar district.

The officials said that the JCB was moving through a hilly stretch when it met with an accident under unclear circumstances, leading to the instant death of all three onboard.

The deceased have been identified as, Nazir Hussain, son of Saiye, resident of Khatasoo Bhalessa, aged around 22–23 years; Ishaq, son of Farooz-ud-Din, resident of Khatasoo Bhalessa, aged around 26 years and Majeed, resident of Bhalessa, aged around 28 years.

All three bodies have been shifted to District Hospital Kishtwar, where medico-legal formalities are being conducted.

Authorities have taken cognizance of the matter and initiated further investigation.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar