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Landslide Blocks Jammu‑Srinagar Highway, Leaves 1,700 Trucks Stuck
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🗓 27 Jul 2026, 04:10 PM
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A massive landslide on the Jammu‑Srinagar highway has stranded about 1,700 trucks, disrupting traffic and supply chains in the region.
A large landslide on the Jammu‑Srinagar highway has left roughly 1,700 trucks stranded, halting traffic on one of the region’s main arteries.
The debris blocked the highway for several hours, forcing trucks carrying goods to wait in line while authorities assessed the damage.
Jammu & Kashmir police and the National Highways Authority of India have begun clearing operations, and the highway is expected to reopen once the blockage is removed.
The incident has raised concerns about the vulnerability of the highway during the monsoon season, as heavy rains have increased the risk of similar events.
Transport officials have urged truck drivers to seek alternative routes until the road is cleared.
The debris blocked the highway for several hours, forcing trucks carrying goods to wait in line while authorities assessed the damage.
Jammu & Kashmir police and the National Highways Authority of India have begun clearing operations, and the highway is expected to reopen once the blockage is removed.
The incident has raised concerns about the vulnerability of the highway during the monsoon season, as heavy rains have increased the risk of similar events.
Transport officials have urged truck drivers to seek alternative routes until the road is cleared.