All the seven people belonged to Kerala. The driver of the car is critically injured and has been referred to Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura for treatment.
The 13.14 km long Zojila Tunnel will be Asia's longest tunnel which will establish all-weather connectivity for Ladakh region with the rest of the country.
An Army statement said on Sunday, "Yesterday in a major avalanche occurrence near Sarbal Nilagrar workers of the construction company got stuck. Avalanche rescue teams of Army and Ganderbal police got into action & after hours of gruelling effort finally all 172 workers were brought to safety."
A taxi carrying 7-8 persons skidded off the road in the Zojila pass area of Ladakh-J&K road and plunged into 440 feet deep gorge.
The strategic 434-km Srinagar-Leh national highway was re-opened for vehicular traffic on Saturday in record time of 73 days after its closure in January this year following heavy snowfall.
Zojila Pass has its own unique challenges of freezing temperatures, lack of oxygen and frequent avalanches.
Strategic Srinagar-Leh highway opened by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) after over 58 days. The highway was closed due to the thick layer of snow. Snow clearance of Zojila Pass was a big challenge owing to snow accumulation of 30-40 feet, threats of avalanches and inclement weather conditions.
300 passengers stranded at Zojila pass in Srinagar, after a snow avalanche hit the region, has been rescued by Border Roads Organisations (BRO).
BRO rescued six passengers stuck in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar. Passengers were stuck at Zojila Pass due to an avalanche. Portion of the car can be partially seen stuck in the snow. Vehicle was pulled out of snow at Srinagar-Sonmarg road.
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The tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir valley and Ladakh, which remains cut-off from the rest of the world during winters due to heavy snowfall.
Leh, Apr 7 : The lifeline of Ladakh, National Highway 1D connecting Ladakh with the rest of world was thrown open on Saturday for vehicular traffic after remaining closed for six months due to winter.
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