Fatal road accident in North Sikkim’s Jama. So far 16 army personnel have been reported dead and 4 others seriously injured in this accident. Three of them were officers and the rest were jawans. Rescue work started immediately after the accident.
According to army sources, 3 army trucks were going from Chatten to Thangu on Friday. The incident happened while taking a turn near Jema on the way. Basically the truck lost control while taking a turn. After that, the truck fell into a deep ditch.
Rescue work has already started. A rescue team has been sent to the spot by the army. 4 seriously injured people were taken to a local hospital by helicopter.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh expressed grief over the incident by tweeting. He tweeted, ‘Deeply saddened by the death of an Indian Army jawan in a road accident in North Sikkim. The whole country is grateful to them for their service and commitment. My condolences to the bereaved families. I wish the injured a speedy recovery.’
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