Baramulla: A driver of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) was killed when he fell into a deep gorge in border town of Uri in this north Kashmir district Friday afternoon, official sources said.
They said driver identified as 32-year-old Syed Javed Hussain had parked his truck near a culvert at Kalsan Chollan area in Uri when he suddenly slipped and fell into a deep gorge.
However, immediately rescue operation was launched, they said adding Hussain was immediately rushed to hospital where he was declared brought dead.
Police have registered a case and initiated proceedings, they said.