Two killed, 28 injured in mishaps in Jammu and Kashmir

December 31, 2009 03:41 pm | Updated 03:41 pm IST - Srinagar

Two persons were killed and 28 others injured in separate accidents in Jammu and Kashmir today, police said.

Mohammad Saiyan was killed after he slipped from a hillock while collecting firewood in Themdeyan Ibkote forest, 120 kms from here in Kupwara district.

In another incident, Mohammad Jamal Gojri died after being hit by a load carrier near his house at Hyhama in Kupwara, police said.

At least 15 passengers were injured when a mini bus, on way from Dangiwacha to Kangoosa, overturned near Chanam crossing in Baramulla, 55 kms from here.

12 passengers were injured when a mini bus collided with a car in Amargarh area of Sopore in Baramulla district, police said.

In yet another road accident, a motorcyclist identified as Riyaz Ahmad Sheikh was seriously injured when his vehicle collided with a truck at Pampore, 16 kms from here in Pulwama district.

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