Srinagar, Mar 27 : At least six persons were killed and five others injured after an avalanche struck a passenger vehicle at Zojila Pass on Friday, officials said.
A senior official told media that the vehicle came under a massive snow slide, leading to on-the-spot deaths of six occupants, while five others sustained injuries.
Soon after the incident, rescue teams rushed to the site and launched an operation to evacuate the injured and retrieve the bodies from the debris. The injured have been shifted to nearby medical facilities for treatment, the official said.
Authorities added that rescue and clearance operations are still underway, while further details are awaited. (KNC)
