Jammu: Indian Army along with the J&K Police averted a major tragedy as a langar vehicle moving from Amarnath to Hoshiarpur, Punjab lost control due to brake failure in Nachlana area in Banihal belt of Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir.
"Indian Army jawans along with J&K Police persons attempted to slow down and finally stop the bus from plunging down into the Nalaveh by placing stones beneath the tyres of the vehicle," said Army official.
He said that in the meanwhile, the 40 passengers travelling panicked and started to jump out of the vehicle in the process injuring themselves.
Ten persons injured in the action, adding, "The Army Quick Reaction Teams along with ambulance reacted instantly and provided medical assistance and first aid to all the injured persons at their local medical facility at Nachalana."
