5 Soldiers Dead After Army Vehicle Carrying 18 Troops Falls Into 350-Metre Deep Gorge in Poonch

Srinagar: An army vehicle with more than 18 soldiers fell into a 300-350 feet deep gorge. According to reports, many troops have received injuries. A relief and rescue operation has been launched.

The accident occurred in the Gharoa area when an Army vehicle was on its way to Banoi in the district, officials said.

The vehicle plunged into a deep gorge, approximately 300-350 feet deep, resulting in serious injuries to 8-9 jawans, they added.

The Army and police teams rushed to the spot for rescue operation, sources said.

Army vehicle falls into 350-metre gorge | What we know

• One 2.5 ton vehicle, part of convey of six vehicles, which was near Poonch went off the road after it fell into a gorge. The incident took place at around 5:30 pm.
• As per reports, at least 10 soldiers were present inside the vehicle.
• Out of 10, 5 have been killed while the other five are injured. The injured troops have been shifted to a nearby hospital.
• The cause of accident being ascertained. According to preliminary report, the accident was caused after the driver lost the control.
• Authorities have ruled out the possibility of it being a terror incident as per sources.
• Army's White Knight Corps have offered their condolences on the incident.