Srinagar, Oct. 9 -- Two persons were killed and seven others critically injured when an SUV skidded off the road in Ramban district, officials said on Thursday.

The accident took place on Wednesday night when the vehicle carrying nine persons was going towards Chunthan.

The deceased were identified as the driver of the vehicle, Vijay Singh, and 26-year-old Sunil Singh.

While one of the injured was referred to Jammu, the remaining six were referred to Government Medical College, Anantnag.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have expressed grief over the tragic road accident in Ramban.

In a post on X, the LG wrote: "Deeply anguished by the unfortunate road accident in Ukhral, Ramban. My deepest c...