16 soldiers killed, 4 injured in truck accident...
16 soldiers killed, 4 injured in truck accident...
On friday morning in North Sikkim's Jema region, an accident occurred involving an indian army convoy. A convoy truck abruptly collapsed into a steep valley, killing 16 soldiers inside and critically injuring another four.The indian army said that on friday morning, a convoy of three army vehicles departed from Chaten in the direction of Thangu. A steep slope at a sharp turn caused the driver of a truck in the convoy near Lachen, in the jema area, to lose control, and the truck plunged directly into a deep abyss.
Officials with the army report that a rescue effort was started right away. Four troops found injured and in serious condition were among the 16 soldiers in the truck who were killed instantly. The injured soldiers have been transported to the hospital by airlift. Three junior Commissioned Officers (JCO) and thirteen troops were among the martyrs.Defense minister expressed grief over the accidentRajnath Singh, the union defence minister, has expressed sorrow over this incident. I am very saddened by the martyrdom of indian army men in a traffic accident in North Sikkim, he wrote in the message. Their dedication and services are owed to the country. My sympathies go out to their bereaved families. I hope the soldiers who were hurt in the accident recover quickly.
On friday morning in North Sikkim's Jema region, an accident occurred involving an indian army convoy. A convoy truck abruptly collapsed into a steep valley, killing 16 soldiers inside and critically injuring another four.The indian army said that on friday morning, a convoy of three army vehicles departed from Chaten in the direction of Thangu. A steep slope at a sharp turn caused the driver of a truck in the convoy near Lachen, in the jema area, to lose control, and the truck plunged directly into a deep abyss.
Officials with the army report that a rescue effort was started right away. Four troops found injured and in serious condition were among the 16 soldiers in the truck who were killed instantly. The injured soldiers have been transported to the hospital by airlift. Three junior Commissioned Officers (JCO) and thirteen troops were among the martyrs.Defense minister expressed grief over the accidentRajnath Singh, the union defence minister, has expressed sorrow over this incident. I am very saddened by the martyrdom of indian army men in a traffic accident in North Sikkim, he wrote in the message. Their dedication and services are owed to the country. My sympathies go out to their bereaved families. I hope the soldiers who were hurt in the accident recover quickly.