At least 16 persons including school students, were injured after minibus accident occurred at Thandikassi along the Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch National Highway on Tuesday.

Official sources said the vehicle skidded off the road under unknown circumstances, causing multiple injuries among passengers. Local residents and police immediately rushed to the spot to assist in rescue operations.

At least 16 injured persons have been referred to Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri for advanced treatment, sources said. Police have taken cognizance of the incident, and further investigation initiated.