Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party Chief Altaf Bukhari And People's Conference chief Sajad Lone on Friday expressed shock and grief over the loss of lives in a road accident on Jammu-Srinagar highway.

In a post on X, Altaf Bukhari said, "Devastated by the tragic accident near Battery Chashma on national highway, where 10 people are feared dead."

"My deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. Grateful for the relentless efforts of district administration Ramban and local youth who carried out this difficult rescue operation in deep gorge," he wrote.

He said, "Appreciating local heroes like Banihal volunteers, civil QRT volunteers Ramban, and civil QRT volunteers Ramsoo, and other volunteers always available for rescue operations on the national highway. Sending prayers for strength and healing to all affected families."

"Heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a road accident in Ramban," Sajad Lone said in a post on X.

As many as ten people were killed on Friday after a passenger taxi rolled down a deep gorge on the Jammu and Srinagar National Highway.