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Five Killed When Scorpio Car Falls into Ravine Near Dachhan, Kishtwar
✍️ IBTimes India
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 10:18 AM
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A Scorpio SUV plunged into a deep ravine near Dachhan in Kishtwar district, Jammu & Kashmir, killing five people.
A Scorpio SUV plunged into a deep ravine near the Dachhan area of Kishtwar district in Jammu & Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of five passengers. The accident occurred on a narrow, winding road that cuts through the hilly terrain of the region.
Local residents reported seeing the vehicle lose control and tumble into the ravine before emergency services could reach the scene. Rescue teams from the district police and the Jammu & Kashmir State Disaster Management Authority were dispatched to the site, but the steep slope and lack of access roads hampered their efforts.
The authorities have not yet released a detailed investigation report, but preliminary statements indicate that the vehicle may have been traveling at a high speed or encountered a sudden obstacle. The incident has prompted calls for better road safety measures in the area, especially during the monsoon season when roads become more treacherous.
Local residents reported seeing the vehicle lose control and tumble into the ravine before emergency services could reach the scene. Rescue teams from the district police and the Jammu & Kashmir State Disaster Management Authority were dispatched to the site, but the steep slope and lack of access roads hampered their efforts.
The authorities have not yet released a detailed investigation report, but preliminary statements indicate that the vehicle may have been traveling at a high speed or encountered a sudden obstacle. The incident has prompted calls for better road safety measures in the area, especially during the monsoon season when roads become more treacherous.