Srinagar, Aug. 22 -- A tragic road accident in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir today claimed the lives of a father and his son, officials said.

The accident took place Uri's Ragerwani area after their vehicle was hit by a dumper.

Police said the accident occurred when a dumper collided with a load carrier driven by Faizan Ahmad Ganie. The impact proved fatal for Faizan and his father Lateef Ahmad Ganie, both residents of Garkot, who died on the spot.

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