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Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army vehicle falls into gorge in Bandipora, three soldiers die
At least three Indian Army soldiers died after the vehicle in which they were travelling skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Saturday.
The mishap occurred when the vehicle was on its way from Bandipora to Manasbal.
“Six injured soldiers were taken to a local hospital where three of them were declared brought dead,” officials told UNI.
Army officials believe the mishap occured due to inclement weather and poor visibility conditions.
In an X post, the Indian Army said: "On 04 Jan 24, while performing duty in Bandipora District, a vehicle of Indian Army skid and fell into the gorge due to inclement weather and poor visibility conditions."
On 04 Jan 24, while performing duty in Bandipora District, a vehicle of Indian Army skid and fell into the gorge due to inclement weather and poor visibility conditions.
— Chinar Corpsđ - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) January 4, 2025
Injured soldiers were promptly evacuated for medical care with assistance from Kashmiri locals, for which we… pic.twitter.com/JdSkKgQPjK
"Injured soldiers were promptly evacuated for medical care with assistance from Kashmiri locals, for which we express gratitude towards the citizens in providing immediate succour," the Army said.
" Tragically three bravehearts lost their lives in the unfortunate accident," the post further said.
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