Srinagar, Sept. 29 -- Five people were killed, and six others were injured after an SUV plunged into the Kishanganga River in north Kashmir's Kupwara district on Monday, officials said.

The accident took place on Seemari road in Teetwal area of the north Kashmir district. A rescue operation was launched immediately, they said.

People who sustained injuries when the passenger vehicle fell into the river have been rushed to a nearby hospital.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed grief over the loss of lives.

"Deeply pained by the loss of lives in an unfortunate road accident in Kupwara. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the early recovery of the injured. I have directed ...