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Landslide Hits Vehicle on Kishtwar Link Road, Injuring at Least Seven

Officials reported a rapid evacuation of the injured to District Hospital Kishtwar.

Overview

  • The slide occurred on the Sigdi–Balana link road on Saturday morning as the vehicle was headed toward Kishtwar town, according to officials.
  • Initial reports from local outlets cited at least seven injuries, with rescuers rushing to the scene and moving victims to the district hospital.
  • Times of India, citing police, later reported 10 people were hurt and described their condition as stable.
  • Accounts differ on the vehicle type, with one report calling it a Cruiser and another describing it as an SUV or a 10‑seater MUV.
  • Authorities have not released further details on the passengers or the precise circumstances and said additional information is awaited.