By Shishir Prashant 
PrashantNews
Nearly 10 Army personnel were killed and 10 injured, including 8 seriously when the vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.
The accident occurred on the Bhaderwah-Chamba highway when the Army vehicle carrying troops for an operation, slipped off the road while navigating treacherous terrain in bad weather in Doda, officials said.
Union Minister of State for PMO Dr Jitendra Singh said all the 10 injured were airlifted and shifted to Command Hospital Udhampur. He said he has spoken to Major General (Dr) Sanjay Sharma, Incharge Command Hospital, who is providing all possible medical aid to them. Eight injured army personnel are in ICU care, he said.
Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha expressed his condolences over the accident. “Deeply saddened at the loss of lives of 10 of our brave Indian Army soldiers in an unfortunate road accident in Doda. We will always remember the outstanding service and supreme sacrifice of our brave soldiers. My deepest condolences to the grieving families,” the lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor said the injured soldiers have been airlifted to the hospital. Sinha directed Senior officials to ensure best possible treatment.