Srinagar: A man died in a road accident in Mangnipora area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Saturday afternoon.

An official said that Mohammad Shafi Dar son of Abdul Ghani a resident of Lahipora, Aloosa died when his car skidded off the road near Mangnipora and fell into a gorge.

“He died on the spot. Police have taken cognizance of the case,” said the official.