On Tuesday, a head-on collision on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway injured five personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) near Qazigund. The accident involved a mini-truck belonging to the CRPF and a heavy-duty truck at the Levdora region.
The officials reported that among the injured, four were officers of the paramilitary force. The crash occurred under circumstances that are currently under investigation.
Alongside the CRPF personnel, the driver and conductor of the truck also sustained injuries in the incident. Emergency responders rushed all injured to the nearest hospital for medical attention.
According to hospital staff, the conditions of all the injured, including the CRPF members, remain stable. The incident has raised safety concerns regarding the often-challenging conditions and traffic management on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, a vital route connecting the Jammu region with Kashmir.
Authorities have emphasized the importance of adhering to traffic regulations, especially on this critical highway frequented by military and civilian vehicles alike. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has seen multiple accidents in recent years, prompting calls from local authorities and road safety advocates for enhanced safety measures.
The injured CRPF personnel are expected to recover fully, and an investigation into the accident’s circumstances is ongoing. Further updates will be made available as authorities assess the situation.
