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Five CRPF personnel hurt in highway collision in Kashmir
A paramilitary vehicle and a truck collided on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, leaving multiple CRPF personnel with injuries. The accident occurred in the Qazigund area of south Kashmir.
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At least five personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) sustained injuries in a vehicular collision on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on Tuesday. The incident took place at Levdora in the Qazigund area, a region frequently traversed by security convoys in Kashmir.
According to initial reports, a CRPF vehicle collided with a truck at the location. The exact circumstances leading to the collision remain unclear, though officials have begun preliminary investigations into the matter.
The injured personnel were provided immediate medical assistance following the accident. Details regarding the severity of injuries and the current condition of those affected are being ascertained by CRPF authorities.
The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is a critical arterial route connecting the Kashmir valley with the rest of the country. Regular traffic on the route includes military and paramilitary convoys, civilian vehicles, and commercial transport, making safety protocols essential along the corridor.