7 killed, 5 injured after multiple avalanches along Srinagar-Leh national highway

The avalanches hit the stretch between Zero Point and Minimarg in the afternoon, leaving several vehicles trapped under the debris, they said.

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March 27, 2026 21:14 IST

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The avalanches hit the stretch between Zero Point and Minimarg in the afternoon, leaving several vehicles trapped under the debris, officials said.

Seven people were killed and five others injured after multiple avalanches hit the Srinagar-Leh national highway on Friday, officials said.

The avalanches hit the stretch between Zero Point and Minimarg in the afternoon, leaving several vehicles trapped under the debris, they said.

The officials said a rescue operation was immediately launched after the incident and efforts were on to clear the snow and rescue the trapped.

Zoji La, Ladakh: A snow avalanche near Dayal Pass on the Zoji La axis in Kargil trapped three to four vehicles. Rescue teams have been deployed to evacuate those trapped and clear the road pic.twitter.com/UlAowbVcqP
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In a post on X, Union minister Jitendra Singh confirmed the death of seven people in the incident.

“Saddened to learn about the tragic death of 7 persons and injuries to 5 after avalanche hit the vehicle at Zojila pass. My sincere condolences to the bereaved families,” Singh posted on X.

He said all required assistance is being provided to the injured.

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