PM Modi expresses grief over Ladakh accident that killed 7 soldiers
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PM Modi expressed grief over the Ladakh accident that killed seven soldiers and left several others seriously injured.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, May 27 expressed anguish over the loss of lives in the Ladakh accident. At least seven soldiers were killed and several others were injured after an army vehicle fell into Shyok river in Ladakh.
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, "Anguished by the bus accident in Ladakh in which we have lost our brave army personnel. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I hope those injured recover at the earliest. All possible assistance is being given to the affected."
Anguished by the bus accident in Ladakh in which we have lost our brave army personnel. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I hope those injured recover at the earliest. All possible assistance is being given to the affected.
An army vehicle carrying 26 soldiers skidded off the road and fell in Shyok river in Turtuk sector of Ladakh on Friday. The vehicle fell to a depth of around 50-60 feet.
The party of 26 soldiers was moving from the transit camp in Partapur to a forward location in Sub Sector Hanif.
Following the accident, all 26 soldiers were evacuated to an army field hospital and surgical teams from Leh were rushed to Partapur. Seven soldiers succumbed to injuries later.
