Pattan, Jan 29 (KNS): A man died and his brother was injured after a truck collided with their vehicle in north Kashmir's Pattan area on Thursday morning, officials said.

 

An official told news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) that the accident occurred at Hyderbeigh when a truck (registration number JK03E 8418), traveling from Srinagar to Baramulla, collided with an Eco vehicle (JK04H 7988) coming from the opposite direction.

 

The driver of the Eco, identified as Javid Ahmad Najar, son of Ghulam Nabi Najar of Hygam, sustained injuries in the collision and was immediately taken to the nearby hospital for treatment where from he was reffered to Srinagar hospital for advanced treatment.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

 

His brother, Rayees Ahmad, who was also in the vehicle, lost his life in the mishap the official added. 

 

Meanwhile, Police said a case has been registered at Pattan Police Station and an investigation is underway. (KNS)