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Journalist Nadeem Siddiqui killed in a road accident

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 2 March 2019

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Journalist Nadeem Siddiqui killed in a road accident
Nadeem Siddiqui, a notable journalist, died in a car accident while reporting near the line of control. His cameraman and three others were injured.

ISLAMABAD – Journalist Nadeem Siddiqui was killed in a car crash on Saturday morning as he headed towards the line of control for reporting.

According to reports, his car went into a skid and collided head-on with a passenger coach in Mirpur Islamghar area of Kakra Town, Paljora.

Cameraman Zafar Butt and three others sustained injuries in the accident.

Siddiqui’s body was shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital, Mirpur.

KEY POINTS:

  • Nadeem Siddiqui killed in a car crash on Saturday morning.
  • Accident occurred in Mirpur Islamghar area of Kakra Town.
  • Cameraman Zafar Butt and three others were injured.
  • Siddiqui's body taken to District Headquarters Hospital, Mirpur.
  • The crash involved a head-on collision with a passenger coach.

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