The death toll in Ramban road accident has risen to 20 people. 17 people were also injured of whom 6 are critical. The accident happened on Saturday when a minibus fell into a deep gorge on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway near here.
Ramban SSP Anita Sharma said the jam-packed minibus was going to Ramban from Banihal.
On reaching Kela Morh near Maroof, the driver lost control and the vehicle rolled down the 200-ft-deep gorge, she said.
Police and army personnel, along with local volunteers, were engaged in the rescue operation.
It took time for the rescuers to reach the ill-fated vehicle due to the steep slope. (Agencies)
