Srinagar, Sep 28: Five people were killed and six others injured in a road accident on the Teetwal-Simari road in Karnah area of Kupwara district on Monday.

The accident occurred in the Simari area when a Sumo vehicle reportedly skidded off the road and fell into a ditch.

The injured were initially shifted to Sub-District Hospital Tangdhar for treatment. They were later referred to Government Medical College Handwara for further care.

The identities of the deceased and injured were not immediately available.

Authorities are ascertaining the circumstances that led to the accident.

Further details are awaited.