Banihal, May 17 -- One person died after a truck lost control and fell into a deep gorge in the Nachlana area of Banihal on Sunday, officials said.

According to reports, the vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into the gorge, killing the driver on the spot.

Rescue teams and police rushed to the scene soon after the accident and launched retrieval operations.

The identity of the deceased was not immediately ascertained when last reports came in.

Police have taken cognisance of the incident and further investigation is underway. (KNC)

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