Nine killed in Jammu & Kashmir vehicle crash

    At least nine people were killed when a 4x4 vehicle crashed in the Jammu and Kashmir region.

    The incident took place on Wednesday 21 March, near Chakothi village in the Jhelum valley. The vehicle fell into a ravine when taking a sharp turn in the Dakhan area.

    Another five people are said to have been injured in the crash.

    Reports say residents of the area claim dilapidated and poorly designed link roads are contributing to frequent road accidents.

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