Srinagar, Mar 27: Three persons were killed and four others injured after a snow avalanche struck vehicles at Zojila Pass on Friday, officials said.
According to officials, the avalanche hit a stretch of the road where several vehicles were passing, burying them under heavy snow. Rescue teams rushed to the spot and launched an operation to evacuate the trapped persons.
The injured were pulled out and shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. The condition of some of the injured is stated to be serious, officials added.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh has directed the Deputy Commissioner (DC) and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kargil to visit the site and oversee the rescue and relief operations.
Authorities said efforts were ongoing to clear the road and ensure the safety of commuters in the area.(KNS)
