At least two persons died after a truck, laden with gas cylinders, rolled down into a deep gorge near Battery Chishma area of Ramban district on Monday early morning, officials said here.
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Quoting an official news agency—KNO reported that a gas cylinder laden truck rolled down into a deep gorge near Battery Chishma at around 04:00 AM.
They said soon after the incident, a rescue operation was launched jointly by Police, QRT and Army’s ROP.
The official said two bodies have been recovered from the spot while their identity was being ascertained.
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“The rescue operation is still going on in the area, as the truck has rolled down deep into the gorge,” he added.
