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Pahalgam, May 16: A tragic road accident took place on Saturday when a Tavera vehicle bearing registration number JK21A-0379 skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge while travelling from Pahalgam towards Aru in south Kashmir\u2019s Anantnag district.
\nOfficials said the vehicle was being driven by Rayees Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohammad Maqbool Bhat, a resident of Rangward Laripora. The mishap resulted in the death of two tourists from Gujarat and injuries to two others.
\nThe deceased have been identified as Bawin Bhavsar, son of Mahesh Bhavsar, who was brought dead to Sub-District Hospital Pahalgam, and his wife Awni Bhavsar, who succumbed to injuries after sustaining severe trauma to her left leg.
\nThe injured tourists have been identified as Naina Ben, wife of Ashok Bhai, and Ashok Bhai, whose parentage could not be immediately confirmed. Both are residents of Gujarat and are undergoing treatment before being referred for advanced medical care.
\nMeanwhile, the driver of the vehicle also sustained injuries in the accident and has been referred to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag for treatment.
\nPolice have taken cognizance of the incident, while further details are awaited.<\/p>\n

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Pahalgam, May 16: A tragic road accident took place on Saturday when a Tavera vehicle bearing registration number JK21A-0379 skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge while travelling from Pahalgam towards Aru in south Kashmir\u2019s Anantnag district. 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