Army Major killed, four injured as vehicle overturns in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer, Oct 13 (PTI) An army officer was killed and four others were injured when their vehicle overturned near Gamnewala village in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district, police said on Monday.

The incident occurred on Sunday evening near Ramgarh when the officers were on their way to Longewala in the vehicle.

A 33-year-old Major, a native of Andhra Pradesh, succumbed to his injuries during treatment at the Ramgarh hospital. Four others, including a Lieutenant Colonel, two Major rank officers and the driver, sustained injuries, officials said.

Assistant Sub-Inspector Achalram said that the vehicle lost control at a turn and overturned.

The injured were rushed to the Army hospital after being given initial treatment at a local facility. PTI CORR SDA SMV SMV RT RT