“In a road accident near Chandanwari Pahalgam in Anantnag district, 6 ITBP personnel got killed while as several others got injured, who are being airlifted to Army hospital, Srinagar for treatment,” Police said in a statement on Twitter.

It added that further details shall follow.

Road safety is emerging as a major social concern in the country and the Indian government has been attempting to tackle this crucial issue for several years.

Road accidents is one of the leading causes of death, disability and hospitalization of people in India.

At least one out of 10 people killed on roads across the world is from India, according to the World Health Organization. (ILKHA)