Srinagar, 29 May 2026: A truck plunged into a deep gorge from a considerable height at Zojila Pass along the Srinagar-Kargil Highway on Friday, officials said.
The accident occurred in the Zojila sector, triggering an immediate response from police and local authorities.
Officials said the truck skidded off the Zojila Pass and fell into a gorge under circumstances that were not immediately clear.
Police teams rushed to the spot and launched efforts to collect details about the incident.
The number of persons on board the vehicle was not immediately known, and authorities were working to ascertain whether any casualties or injuries had occurred.
Further details regarding the identity of the occupants and the cause of the accident were awaited at the time of filing this report. [KNT]
