J&K: Four injured, 4 rescued as avalanche hits vehicle in Kupwara

A four-wheeler was hit by an avalanche at Sadhna Top in the Tangdhar area of the Kupwara district

Kupwara: Swift action of army and locals saved a dozen lives when a vehicle came under snow slide at Sadhna Top of Kupwara district.

Officials said, "Four persons were injured while at least eight persons including four females were rescued after a vehicle they were travelling in was hit by an avalanche Sadna top in Tangdhar area." All four persons who sustained injuries were rushed to the hospital for advanced treatment.

A Beacon official said that a Sumo bearing registration number JK09-5693 was hit by an avalanche at Sadhna Top in the Tangdhar area of the district.

He said that following the incident, a massive rescue operation was launched by the authorities including army and civilian, and rescued all eight persons.