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NEW DELHI: As many as 16 Army personnel were killed and several injured in a road accident at Zema in North Sikkim, officials said.
The Army vehicle in which the personnel were travelling was part of a three-vehicle convoy going from Chatten towards Thangu.
“The ill-fated vehicle was part of a 3-vehicle convoy that had moved from Chatten in the morning towards Thangu. Enroute at Zema, the truck skidded down a steep slope while negotiating a sharp turn. A rescue mission was immediately launched and 4 injured soldiers were air evacuated,” the Army said in a statement.
Union defence minister Rajnath Singh said he is deeply pained by the loss of lives of the Indian Army personnel due to the accident.
“The nation is deeply grateful for their service and commitment. My condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of those who are injured,” he tweeted.
The Army vehicle in which the personnel were travelling was part of a three-vehicle convoy going from Chatten towards Thangu.
“The ill-fated vehicle was part of a 3-vehicle convoy that had moved from Chatten in the morning towards Thangu. Enroute at Zema, the truck skidded down a steep slope while negotiating a sharp turn. A rescue mission was immediately launched and 4 injured soldiers were air evacuated,” the Army said in a statement.
Union defence minister Rajnath Singh said he is deeply pained by the loss of lives of the Indian Army personnel due to the accident.
“The nation is deeply grateful for their service and commitment. My condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of those who are injured,” he tweeted.
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