Srinagar: A driver was killed after his truck met with an accident on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said today.

Quoting an official, Kashmir scroll reported that a truck bearing registration number JK03E-8003 fell into a deep gorge near Kela Morh in Ramban, leading to the unfortunate death of the driver.

The deceased was identified as Mohd Irfan Dar son of Abdul Qayoom Dar, a resident of Kulgam in south Kashmir.

A police official said they have taken cognizance of the matter.