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Eight tourists from Gujarat & West Bengal injured in road accident in Ganderbal

Srinagar, Nov 10 (UNI) Eight tourists from Gujarat and West Bengal were injured after a tourist Tempo Traveller met with an accident in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district while travelling from Sonamarg towards Srinagar.
The accident took place at Sumbal Bala.
The injured tourists were initially shifted for medical assistance and later referred to the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, for specialised treatment.
The injured were identified as Sharda Bai and Ramas, both residents of Ahmedabad; Zayisha, a resident of Surat in Gujarat; Shobha and Rakesh Kumar, residents of Ahmedabad; Swas Nawad Yusuf Ghosi and Sujit Ghosh, both from West Bengal; and Mala Ghosi whose address was not known immediately.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said he had spoken to senior officials, the Director of SKIMS and the Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal regarding the accident.
“…8 injured tourists from Gujarat and West Bengal have been referred to SKIMS. I have directed the officials and the Director, SKIMS to ensure the best possible treatment for the injured. Praying for their speedy recovery,” Sinha said on X.
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