- By Priyanka Koul
- Sat, 04 Jan 2025 03:06 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
J&K: In a tragic incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district, four soldiers lost their lives, and two others sustained critical injuries when an Army truck skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge.
The accident occurred near the Wular Viewpoint, a popular spot in Bandipora. The vehicle, carrying military personnel, veered off the road due to unknown reasons, plunging into the gorge below.
#WATCH | Jammu and Kashmir: 2 soldiers died, 3 injured after an Army vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge near the Wular Viewpoint in the Bandipora district pic.twitter.com/lQ8MAoY9ca
— ANI (@ANI) January 4, 2025
Emergency teams and local authorities immediately responded to the situation. The injured soldiers were initially rushed to the District Hospital in Bandipora, where Dr Masarat Iqbal Wani, the Medical Superintendent, confirmed, “Five injured were brought here, out of which two were declared dead on arrival. The three critically injured soldiers have been referred to Srinagar for specialised treatment.”
#WATCH | Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir: Dr Masarat Iqbal Wani, Medical Superintendent of District Hospital Bandipora says, "5 injured were brought here, out of which 2 were brought dead, 3 injured who were in critical condition have been referred to Srinagar for further… https://t.co/8RBwynIEvt pic.twitter.com/UVYr8vTiVk
— ANI (@ANI) January 4, 2025
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. Early reports suggest the challenging terrain and slippery conditions might have contributed to the unfortunate incident.
