JAMMU: At least five soldiers were killed while five others were injured on Tuesday after their vehicle plunged into a 150-foot-deep gorge in Balnoi area of Poonch district.
Officials said that the Army vehicle en route from Nilam Headquarters to Balnoi Ghora Post met an accident near Ghora Post. The vehicle fell into the gorge following which a Quick Reaction Team rushed to the site and launched a rescue operation.
“Ten soldiers were injured while five of them suffered critical injuries, who later succumbed to their injuries,” they said, adding that a total of 18 soldiers were onboard the vehicle when the accident took place.
The injured have been shifted to a hospital for treatment. (KNO)
Further details are awaited.
