At least five army personnel were injured in a road mishap near the Dehri Ralyote in Rajouri area on Tuesday morning.

Official sources told that around 7:10 am, a Light Vehicle Patrol (LVP) skidded while returning to headquarters at Galuthi.

One Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and four other ranks sustained injuries in the accident. All injured personnel were immediately evacuated to Army Hospital, Rajouri, via ambulance for medical attention, they said.

Medical review and necessary treatment are underway, and the incident is being examined to ascertain the cause of the vehicle skid, they said.