Agencies:

Kathua (J&K): At least 9 people were killed and 5 others were seriously injured after the vehicle in which they were travelling fell into a gorge in Malhar region of Kathua district.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) OP Bhagat said that the vehicle a Tata Sumo car was on way to Malhar from Billawar when the incident occurred.
The local people informed the police about the mishap after which a rescue operation was launched.
The rescue team took the injured persons and bodies to the Sub-District Hospital in Billawer. The injured people were further referred to the Government Medical College, Jammu.