16 pilgrims killed in Jammu

July 27th, 2012 - 9:54 am ICT by IANS  

Jammu, July 27 (IANS) At least 16 people were killed and 20 others injured when a truck carrying them rolled down into a gorge in Samba district here past midnight, police said Friday.

The truck carrying Amarnath pilgrims skid off the road and fell into a gorge near Pappad Morh in Samba district, about 75 km from here, late Thursday.

The injured have been shifted to hospital for treatment, a police officer said.

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