5 soldiers killed, 8 injured as Army vehicle falls into 300-feet gorge in J&K's Poonch

The Army vehicle fell into a 300-feet deep gorge. (Image: X)

Five soldiers were killed, and eight others were injured in an accident when an Army vehicle carrying them skidded off the road and rolled into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Tuesday evening.

The accident occurred during the operational duty in the Gharoa area when the vehicle was on its way to Banoi in the district, reported PTI. The Army vehicle fell into a gorge approximately 300-350 feet deep.

The rescue operation is now under control; teams have recovered five bodies and are providing treatment to the injured personnel.

"All ranks of White Knight Corps extend their deepest condolences on the tragic loss of five brave soldiers in a vehicle accident during operational duty in the Poonch sector," White Knight Corps posted on X.