Two killed, 14 injured in a road accident

At least two people, including a two-year old child, have been killed and 14 others were injured, when a jeep in which they were travelling fell into a gorge at Dondal village in Pauri district.

At least two people, including a two-year old child, were killed and 14 others were injured, when a jeep in which they were travelling fell into a gorge at Dondal village in Pauri district on Monday, police said.

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The mishap occurred, when the driver of the jeep, carrying 16 local people, lost control over the vehicle while taking a sharp turn.

The jeep skidded off the road and fell into around 30-meter deep gorge, said the police adding, two people, including a two-year-old child, died on the spot.

The injured, including three children, have been admitted to a near by hospital.

The four of the injured, whose condition was said to be critical, have been referred to Base Hospital in Srinagar Garhwal, added the police.