Jammu, Jan 16 : In occupied Kashmir nine persons were killed and 13 others injured when a vehicle carrying them skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge in Doda district.

The vehicle was on its way from Doda to Bhaderwah when the driver of the van lost control over the vehicle at Bhalla in Bhaderwah tehsil.

Five persons died on the spot and four others succumbed to injuries in district hospital at Doda and 13 others were hospitalised, police spokesman said.