Srinagar, April 13 -- The accident occurred around 07.15 PM when a Maruti Suzuki Eeco vehicle on its way from Thathri to Karhawa Phagsoo met with an accident.

Giving details, officials said that the vehicle bearing registration number JK06A-3089 met with an accident at Khanpura, resulting in the death of five persons and injuries to four persons.

The five persons were declared brought dead at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Thatri while four others were referred to Government Medical College (GMC) Doda for specialized treatment.

The official identified the deceased as Mukhtiyar Ahmed (28), son of Abdul Gani, a resident of Bandoga (brought dead), Baby Girl (4) daughter of Muhammad Amir (brought dead), Riyaz Ahmed, son of Abdul Gani, a resid...