Jan 4 :A serious road accident was reported on Sunday at the Cherwan area of Kangan in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, leaving a pedestrian critically injured after a collision between two vehicles.
Officials told that a Swift car bearing registration number PB11BQ-4689 collided with a Sumo vehicle (JK03B-3384) at Cherwan, Kangan.
During the collision, a pedestrian was hit and sustained severe injuries.The injured has been identified as Waseem Ahmad (25), son of Mohammad Iqbal Kassana, a resident of Hayan Palpora.
He was immediately rushed to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Kangan, where he received emergency medical treatment.However, due to the critical nature of his injuries, doctors referred him to SKIMS Soura for advanced care. Hospital sources said that his condition remains serious and he is undergoing treatment.
Police reached the spot soon after the incident, cleared the road to ensure smooth traffic movement, and took both vehicles into custody. A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Meanwhile, locals expressed concern over frequent traffic congestion and speeding on the Cherwan–Kangan stretch, stating that pedestrians are often at risk, especially during peak hours.
They urged the authorities to implement necessary safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
