Srinagar, Nov 29,: A multi-vehicle collision occurred on Saturday morning near Ghat No. 25 on the Nishat–Dalgate road axis in Srinagar after freezing water on the roadway created extremely slippery conditions, officials said.
A police official told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that three vehicles heading from Nishat toward Dalgate collided with one another after losing control on an icy stretch near the lakeside ghat. The vehicles involved in the incident included a military vehicle bearing registration number 54 QAT, a Maruti Alto with registration number JK01R 5659, and an Innova car.
He said that freezing water flowing across the road during the night had turned into a thick layer of ice by early morning, making the surface dangerous for traffic. As vehicles approached the bend near Ghat No. 25, multiple drivers failed to brake in time, resulting in a chain collision.
The police official confirmed that no loss of life was reported in the incident. However, several occupants of the civilian vehicles sustained minor injuries and were given first aid at nearby medical facilities. Their condition was stated to be stable.
Traffic movement on the congested road stretch remained temporarily disrupted following the collision as police and local civil defence volunteers worked to clear the damaged vehicles from the roadway and restore normal movement.
Traffic police have advised motorists to drive cautiously, maintain safe distances, and avoid sudden braking on icy roads as winter conditions intensify across the region. [KNT]
