Srinagar Accident: Man Injured in Lasjan Truck Overturn Dies at SMHS Hospital

Srinagar, May 4, KNT: The man injured after falling from the rooftop of a truck that overturned at the New Bypass in Lasjan area of Srinagar outskirts has died at the SMHS Hospital Srinagar, officials said on Monday.

The deceased has been identified as Muhammad Iqbal Bokda, son of Gulam Muhammad Bokda, a resident of Mazmoo Qazigund, aged about 50 years.

Officials said the accident occurred on Sunday when a truck overturned along the bypass, causing the man, who was sitting on top of the vehicle, to fall onto the road and sustain grievous injuries.

Police had rushed to the spot soon after the incident and shifted the injured to SMHS Hospital for treatment, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Further details regarding the cause of the accident were awaited at the time of filing this report. [KNT]