Two people were killed and four others were injured after a massive boulder crashed onto a tempo on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban, according to the report. The victims were identified only as a couple in the headline, while the injured were taken after the impact.
The incident adds to concerns over dangerous road conditions in the hilly region, where falling rocks and landslides can quickly turn travel risky. Authorities also faced another close call on the Jammu-Poonch highway, where officials reportedly narrowly escaped in separate landslide incidents.
Following the boulder strike and related disruptions, vehicular movement on the Jammu-Srinagar highway was suspended. Road closures on this key route often affect travel and transport between Jammu and Srinagar, especially when weather or unstable slopes trigger debris falls.
The latest accident highlights the recurring hazard posed by landslides and rockfalls on mountain highways in Jammu and Kashmir. Emergency response and traffic control measures were put into focus as officials dealt with the aftermath and assessed safety on the route.
