Kargil: Six people were rescued on Sunday from near the Zojila Pass in Kargil district after an avalanche hit the area.
Officials said that an avalanche hit an area near the Zojila Pass, trapping five vehicles in which 6 people were travelling.
“A massive rescue was immediately organised. All the six people have been safely rescued. There is no casualty in this incident,” an official said.
“The persons including drivers sustained minor injuries and they were referred to Sub District Hospital for treatment,” Superintendent of Police (SP), Kargil Anayat Ali Chowdhury said.
