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Traffic accidents which involve cars and other vehicles rolling into gorges are not uncommon in Jammu and Kashmir given the region’s rugged, mountainous terrain.
Several jawans suffered injuries, some critical, after their vehicle plunged into a gorge in J&K’s Mendhar, near the LoC. (IMAGE: SOURCED/NEWS18)
At least five soldiers were killed and several others were injured when a vehicle carrying security personnel plunged into a gorge near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Mendhar on Tuesday evening.
Rescuers have recovered the bodies of five dead soldiers and are administering aid to those injured. Sources said some soldiers sustained critical injuries.
“All ranks of WhiteKnightCorps extend their deepest condolences on the tragic loss of five brave soldiers in a vehicle accident during operational duty in the Poonch sector. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the injured personnel are receiving medical care,” the 16…