Ladakh: 8 soldiers feared dead as vehicle falls into gorge

August 19, 2023 21:18

Eight soldiers were feared dead after their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Leh district of Ladakh on Saturday, officials said.

The accident took place at Kerey in southern Ladakh's Nyoma Saturday evening, the officials said.

They said a rescue operation was underway at the site. -- PTI

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