Indian Army Truck Accident in J&K Leaves Four Soldiers Dead

An Army vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, killing four soldiers and critically injuring three others.

The accident occurred in the SK Payeen area of Bandipora district when the truck veered off the Bandipora-Srinagar road and plunged into a deep gorge.
Four soldiers have been confirmed dead, while three others are in critical condition and are being transferred to Srinagar for advanced medical care.
Emergency responders acted swiftly, transporting the injured to a local hospital before further evacuations to specialized facilities.
The incident follows a series of similar accidents involving military vehicles in recent months, including a December tragedy in Poonch that claimed five lives.
Weather conditions in the region remain severe, with freezing temperatures and dense fog affecting visibility and transportation operations.