City
Epaper

J&K: Avalanche hits Srinagar-Sonamarg highway, trapped vehicles safely rescued

By IANS | Updated: March 29, 2024 16:35 IST

Srinagar, March 29 A snow avalanche hit the Srinagar-Sonamarg highway in the Ganderbal district on Friday, trapping some ...

Open in App

Srinagar, March 29 A snow avalanche hit the Srinagar-Sonamarg highway in the Ganderbal district on Friday, trapping some vehicles which were safely rescued.

Officials said that a snow avalanche hit the Srinagar-Sonamarg highway in the Hung area.

“Some vehicles were trapped in the snow accumulated on the road due to the rolling avalanche. Two vehicles trapped in the heavy avalanche have been rescued. However, no casualties or damages have been reported so far in the incident,” an official said.

He said that the rescue teams supervised by senior police and civil administration officers and those of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) are present on the spot.

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalPM Modi expresses deep concern over Doha attack; calls for resolution of issues through dialogue and diplomacy

InternationalMauritius PM Ramgoolam arrives in Varanasi, receives ceremonial welcome

NagpurSolar Square launches first experience centre in Nagpur

InternationalSouth Korea's FM Cho pledges to 'rescue' Korean detainees 'within shortest time'

InternationalRussia warns of 'severe consequences' if foreign troops are sent to Ukraine

National Realted Stories

NationalMaharashtra leads in providing necessary skilled manpower to industries abroad: CM Fadnavis

NationalFulfilling poll promises despite financial problems: Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu

NationalPM Modi speaks with Qatar Amir, expresses deep concern over Doha attacks

NationalJitendra Singh releases Central Civil Services Unified Pension Scheme Rules 2025, FAQ film

NationalUPITS 2025: Visitors to witness UP's rich culinary heritage at 25 attractive food stalls