Driver killed, one injured after vehicle rams into parked truck in Banihal

Banihal, May 21: A Tata Mobile driver was killed on the spot while another person sustained injuries after their vehicle rammed into a stationary truck at Kharpora Chowk on NH-44 in Banihal area of Ramban district on Thursday morning.

Police officials said the accident occurred around 6:30 am on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway when a Tata Mobile vehicle, which was on its way to Jammu from Kashmir, reportedly hit a truck from behind that had been parked on the roadside.

They said the driver of the Tata Mobile died on the spot, while the conductor sustained injuries and was shifted to Sub-District Hospital Banihal for treatment.

The deceased driver has been identified as Bashir Ahmed Kumhar, son of Mohammad Ismail, a resident of Pulwama district.

Soon after the accident, teams from Banihal Police and NHAI ambulance services rushed to the spot and launched rescue and evacuation operations.

Police said a case has been registered and further investigation into the incident has been taken up.