At least three soldiers were killed after an army truck skidded off the road and plunged into a deep ditch in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district. NDTV reported that the three Indian soldiers were killed around noon local time on Saturday.

According to reports, a truck carrying Indian soldiers skidded off the road and fell into a deep ditch in Bandipora district. Officials in the country said the accident was believed to be due to adverse weather conditions. The incident took place near SK Payen area of ​​Bandipora district around 2.30 pm.

In a statement, the Indian Army said that due to hostile weather and poor visibility, an Indian Army vehicle overturned and fell into a deep ditch. In this incident, the injured soldiers were immediately taken to the hospital after being rescued with the help of local residents of Kashmir. We are grateful to the citizens for helping to rescue the soldiers.

5 Indian soldiers killed in 300 feet deep gorge in Kashmir The statement said, “Unfortunately, three brave soldiers lost their lives in this tragic accident. The Indian Army extends its sincere condolences to the bereaved family.

Earlier, an almost similar accident took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district last month. At that time, the vehicle carrying the soldiers fell off the road and fell into a ditch 300 feet deep. At least five Indian soldiers were killed and five others injured. After rescuing the injured, first aid was given on the spot.