An 18-year-old youth lost his life in a tragic road accident in the Tikker area of Kupwara on Thursday, reports said.
According to reports, the youth was riding his motorcycle towards Kupwara when, upon reaching Tikker, his bike collided with an unknown vehicle, which fled the scene.
Following the impact, the rider fell onto the road. Moments later, a load carrier vehicle ran over him, leaving him critically injured.
Locals immediately shifted him to SDH Kupwara, where doctors declared him brought dead.
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The deceased has been identified as Zeya Abroo Waza, son of Khursheed Ahmad Waza, a resident of Zurhama Trehgam.
Police have taken cognizance of the incident and further investigation is underway.
