9 Pakistani soldiers killed, 4 injured in road accident in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir

STORY: 9 Pakistani soldiers killed, 4 injured in road accident in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir DATELINE: Aug. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:29 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rescue 2. photos of the site STORYLINE: At least nine Pakistani soldiers were killed and four others injured on Sunday in a road accident in the Bagh district of Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, the rescue service told Xinhua. According to the reports, the incident took place near the Shuja Abad area of the district when their vehicle fell into a deep ditch. Rescue workers arrived at the site after the accident and carried out a rescue operation, officials said. Road accidents frequently happen in Pakistan, mainly due to poorly maintained vehicles, dilapidated roads as well as negligence of road safety measures. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Islamabad. (XHTV)