Sikkim: Army truck falls into Teesta river, driver missing

An Army truck skidded off the road and fell into the Teesta River in Mangan district, Sikkim around 11.30 am on April 1. 

The mishap took place while the vehicle was travelling from Siliguri to Gangtok.

As per army officials, the driver and one passenger were in the truck, however, the passenger managed to jump out but sustained injuries.

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Currently, the injured is being treated in Military Hospital. As per reports, the driver went into the water with the vehicle. 

Search for the driver and recovery of the vehicle is ongoing. The 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 vehicles out of water.