SRINAGAR: At least four tourists died after a cab they were travelling in met with an accident at Zojila Pass on Srinagar-Leh highway on Tuesday afternoon.

An official said that an SUV with at least seven tourists on board met an accident and plunged into a gorge at Yadav Morh near Zojila Pass on Srinagar-Leh highway.

He said that a rescue operation was launched immediately, adding that at least four tourists died in the mishap.

The deceased are said to be from Kerala.

Further details are awaited.