Rajouri, Dec 24: A tragic road accident in Manjakote area claimed the life of a 15-year-old student and left two others injured after a motorcycle collided with a Tata mobile load carrier.
The collision occurred on Wednesday in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, involving three students on a motorcycle and a Tata mobile load carrier. Officials reported that all three injured were promptly rushed to a nearby hospital for immediate medical attention. One of the victims, identified as 15-year-old Mohd Aqib Khain, son of Mohd Rasib, later succumbed to his injuries at Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri, while the condition of the other two students remains stable.
Police have taken cognizance of the incident and launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances leading to the crash. Authorities are examining factors such as road conditions, vehicle speeds, and compliance with traffic rules in the area.
This accident underscores ongoing road safety challenges in Rajouri district, particularly in hilly terrains like Manjakote, where narrow roads and heavy vehicles often pose risks to two-wheeler riders. Local communities have repeatedly called for improved signage, speed enforcement, and awareness campaigns targeting young riders. Similar incidents in the region highlight the urgent need for stricter helmet usage and vehicle maintenance checks
