Pattan, Jan 29: A man died and his brother was injured after a truck collided with their vehicle in north Kashmir’s Pattan area on Thursday morning, officials said.
An official told the news agency Kashmir News Service that the accident took place at Hyderbeigh when a truck (registration JK03E 8418) traveling from Srinagar to Baramulla collided with an Eco car (JK04H 7988) coming from the opposite direction.
The driver of the Eco, Javid Ahmad Najar, son of Ghulam Nabi Najar of Hygam, died in the collision, the official said.
His brother, Rayees Ahmad, who was also in the vehicle, sustained injuries and was initially taken to a nearby hospital before being referred to JVC Hospital in Srinagar for further treatment, the official added.
Meanwhile, police said a case has been registered at Pattan Police Station and an investigation is underway.(Agencies)
