10 Indian soldiers killed as army vehicle plunges into deep gorge in Jammu & Kashmir
The accident occurred when the driver of a bulletproof army vehicle lost control, causing it to plunge into a 200-foot-deep gorge
Ten Indian soldiers were killed and some others injured as an army vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.
The accident occurred around noon at Khanni Top, located at an altitude of about 9,000 feet along the Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate road, when the driver of the bulletproof army vehicle en route to a high-altitude post lost control, causing the vehicle to plunge into a 200-foot-deep gorge, Indian media reports said.
Soon after the accident, Indian Army and local administration teams rushed to the spot and launched rescue efforts despite the difficult terrain and adverse weather conditions. The injured personnel were provided first aid at the site and were later airlifted to Udhampur for specialised medical treatment.
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Four soldiers were found dead at the scene, while 11 others were rescued with injuries, officials said. The vehicle was severely mangled in the crash.
Later, six more injured soldiers died of injuries.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow in a post on X, writing, "Deeply anguished by the mishap in Doda, in which we have lost our brave army personnel. Their service to the nation will be remembered forever. May the injured recover at the earliest. All possible support is being provided to those affected."
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