KATHUA:In a tragic road accident, one person was killed and several others injured after a truck rammed into multiple vehicles on the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway-44 in Kathua district this morning.
The accident took place near *Kalibari Chowk on NH-44* in Kathua. A speeding truck coming from Jammu side reportedly lost control and rammed into several vehicles standing / moving on the highway.
The impact of the collision was so intense that one person died on the spot, while several others sustained injuries. The exact number of vehicles involved is yet to be confirmed.
Soon after the accident, locals and police teams rushed to the spot. Emergency services were pressed into action.
All the injured have been shifted to *Government Medical College (GMC) Kathua* for medical treatment. Condition of some of the injured is stated to be critical.
Police and emergency teams have reached the spot and have taken cognizance of the matter. Traffic movement on NH-44 was disrupted for some time due to the accident and has been restored after clearing the damaged vehicles.
The deceased have not been identified yet. Police have started investigation and further details regarding the accident are awaited.
Kathua Police has appealed commuters to drive carefully on NH-44 stretch.
This is a developing story, further details awaited. JKatLive will update._
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