5 soldiers killed, as many injured in Poonch accident

Poonch: At least five soldiers were killed while five others were injured after a vehicle they were traveling in plunged into a 150-foot-deep gorge at Balnoi area of Poonch district, officials said.Officials informed Army vehicle en-route from Nilam Headquarters to Balnoi Ghora Post met with an accident near Ghora Post.

The vehicle fell into the gorge following which a Quick Reaction Team rushed to the site and launched a rescue operation.“Ten soldiers were injured while five of them suffered critical injuries, who later succumbed to their injuries,” they said, adding that a total of 18 soldiers were onboard the vehicle when the accident took place.

The injured have been shifted to a hospital for treatment—(KNO)