7 Army Killed, Several Injured in Vehicle Incident in Ladakh

Reports further claimed that all the 26 soldiers were evacuated to an army field hospital and surgical teams from Leh were rushed to Partapur.

 Digital Desk: At least seven Indian Army soldiers were killed and several others received severe injuries in a vehicle incident in the Turtuk sector of Ladakh.

 The incident took place when the vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into the Shyok river in Turtuk.

 According to reports, the vehicle fell to a depth of around 50-60 feet.

 The Indian army stated in a statement,"A party of 26 soldiers was moving from the transit camp in Partapur to a forward location in Sub Sector Hanif. The vehicle skidded off the road and fell in Shyok river, resulting in injuries to all occupants."

Reports further claimed that all the 26 soldiers were evacuated to an army field hospital and surgical teams from Leh were rushed to Partapur. However, seven soldiers reportedly succumbed to injuries later.

"Efforts are underway to ensure that the best medical care is provided to the injured, including requisition of air effort from the Air Force to shift the more serious casualties to Western Command," the Indian Army said.