Srinagar, July 15 -- An official said that the vehicle, bearing registration number JK06-4847, was on its way when it veered off the mountainous road and plunged into the gorge, triggering a massive rescue operation.

A senior police officer, while confirming the details said, "We have recovered four bodies from the spot and 17 injured persons have been shifted to hospital for treatment.

The rescue operation has been going on, and further investigations are underway to ascertain the cause of the accident, he said, as per news agency JKNS.

Authorities, including local police, SDRF teams, and volunteers, were immediately pressed into action to carry out rescue and evacuation efforts.

The condition of some of the injured is stated to be c...