KARGIL, Oct. 3 -- Three persons are reported missing after an Alto car skidded off the road and plunged into a river in the Zanskar area of Kargil district on Friday, officials said.

A joint search and rescue operation involving Ladakh Police, Army personnel and local volunteers has been launched to trace the missing occupants.

Rescue teams are conducting searches in the river and adjoining areas, while efforts are underway to locate those reported missing in the accident.

The identities of the occupants and the exact circumstances leading to the mishap were not immediately known. Further details are awaited. (KNT)

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