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Avalanche-hit Srinagar–Leh Highway shut

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Srinagar, Mar 28 (PTI) Avalanche-struck Srinagar–Leh National Highway was closed for traffic on Saturday as authorities cleared snow.

Seven people were killed and several vehicles were buried in an avalanche on Friday at the Zojila Pass.

A ten-year-old child was those killed.

“The highway is closed for traffic, and snow clearance operations are underway,” officials said.

Traffic will be allowed once the road is cleared of avalanche debris, they added.

J-K police, army, CRPF, Ladakh Police, SDRF and civil administration are looking for the missing, they said. PTI SSB ASD VN VN

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