Three people missing after coming under avalanche in Anantnag

'Medium danger' avalanche warning in Kargil

SRINAGAR: Three people, who were part of a snow clearance team, went missing Friday after coming under an avalanche in Pahalgam area in Anantnag district, officials said.

Initially, four people aboard a snow clearance machine were trapped under the avalanche that struck on the Pahalgam-Aru road, the officials said.

While one person was rescued alive from the debris, a search operation was on for the three missing persons.

The injured person was taken to a local hospital, the officials said. (AGENCIES)