Hundreds of tourist cabs, buses, and loaded trucks were stranded at different places on the highway. Many vehicles were buried under boulders and debris.
More than 2000 vehicles were stranded on Jammu-Srinagar highway due to heavy snowfall on Friday. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who drove from Jammu to Srinagar, said around 2000 vehicles are stuck between the tunnel and Qazigund on the highway.
Elaborate security and safety arrangements have been made by the authorities who have deployed mobile radars, CCTVs and other sophisticated equipment for the smooth trial.
The Union minister for road transport and highways said the project would contribute to the region’s economic growth and enhance its overall connectivity.
The Lt Governor directed for Zone-wise traffic planning on the Jammu--Srinagar highway in close coordination with concerned departments.
Both men rescued from the trapped vehicle have been rushed to the sub-district hospital where their condition was stable.
The highway is the lifeline of the landlocked valley and the main road link connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country.
The two vehicles in which the victims were traveling were hit by a massive landslide at Seri at Ramban.
According to senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, the yatra will resume on Friday at 8 in the morning.
Hundreds of tourists and passengers were stranded due to the landslides. Large number of loaded trucks heading towards Srinagar were also stranded.
