Udhampur: Four members of a family died and one was injured after their car collided with a truck in the Udhampur district, said police on Sunday.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udhampur, Joginder Singh, confirmed the accident and said that the tragic accident occurred near Tikri along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway while the family was on its way from Jammu to Udhampur.
"The car was on its way from Jammu to Udhampur when the tragic accident occurred. The car collided with a truck, resulting in critical injuries to all five occupants," said the SSP.
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The family members were then rushed to the hospital, where four of them were declared dead by the doctors, said the official.
However, the injured girl, who was also shifted to the hospital along with her family members, is in a stable condition.
Singh also added that after an autopsy, the bodies of the deceased will be handed over to their legal guardians for last rites.
A case has been registered and further investigation is underway. (ANI)
