Saturday at around 11.30 AM, as per Army release , Indian Army truck while on operational duty moving from Gangtok towards Sevoke road skidded off the road and fell into Teesta River along NH10.
Driver and one passenger were in the truck. The Passenger managed to jump out, sustained injuries and is being treated in Military Hospital.
Driver went into the water with vehicle. Search for the driver and recovery of the vehicle is ongoing. Cause of the accident is being ascertained.
Army divers have been deployed to assist in rescue and search operations. SP Kalimpong and civilian divers and rafters are also assisting in the search and rescue efforts. Army and civilian recovery cranes are assisting in pulling vehicle out of water.
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