Baramulla, Jan. 31 -- In a tragic road mishap, atleast eight passengers died while as seven others were injured Bujthalan Tatmulla area of Boniyar Uri north Kashmir's Baramulla district, officials said.

They said that a vehicle bearing No JK05D 0946 skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge at Bujthalan Tatmulla Uri this afternoon, leaving at least eight persons dead and seven others injured in which condition of three are stated to be more critical.

A police official said a rescue operation was immediately launched at the site of the accident. He said the road had become slippery due to snowfall.He said the injured have been shifted to GMC Baramulla for treatment.

Block Medical Officer Boniyar Uri Dr. Khursheed Ahmad Khan con...