Four firefighters were injured on Wednesday after their fire tender skidded off the road and overturned in Khan Sahab area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district.
According to officials, A fire tender bearing registration number JK04C 1053 dispatched to a fire incident in Khan Sahab, skidded off the road and overturned, injuring four fire and emergency personnel, including the driver.
Locals quickly rescued the injured, who were taken to Sub District Hospital, Budgam, for treatment. Two personnel were referred to the Bone and Joint Hospital for further care, while the other two were discharged after treatment. All four personnel are currently stable.
Confirming the incident, Deputy Director of Fire and Emergency, Dr. Mir Aqib Hussain, stated that he is closely monitoring the situation. He personally visited the Bone and Joint Hospital and confirmed the stability of all injured personnel. He further assured that all basic needs will be provided to the injured during their recovery period.
Efforts to remove the overturned fire tender from the road are ongoing. The incident was reported to the control room at Budgam, and an additional team was dispatched to assist in managing the situation.
Authorities have confirmed that a full investigation into the accident is underway to determine the cause.
