JAMMU, Dec. 26 -- Two people were killed and 12 injured on Monday when a minibus carrying a wedding party skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge in Reasi district, police said.

The deceased were identified as Mohammad Ashraf , 25, and a 17-year-old youth.

"The bus carrying a wedding party was on its way from Balmatkote to Badar village when it plunged into a gorge near Dhamini around 6 am," said a police officer.

"Mohammad Ashraf was found dead. Thirteen others, including nine girls aged between three and 19 years, were taken to hospital where 17-year-old succumbed to his injuries," he said.

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