Jammu, Aug. 8 -- Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and 15 injured when a vehicle of the paramilitary force skidded off the road and rolled down a gorge in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district on Thursday morning, officials said. Udhampur deputy commissioner Saloni Rai said that the injured personnel have been airlifted to the Northern Command Hospital in Udhampur. "A vehicle of 187 Battalion of the CRPF carrying 18 personnel was on its way to Basantgarh from Kadwa after the conclusion of an operation. It met with an accident and fell into a gorge," a police officer said, adding that three of the injured jawans succumbed to their injuries. Union minister and Udhampur MP Dr Jitendra Singh posted on X: "Disturbing to receive the news of a road accident involving a CRPF vehicle in the Kadwa-Basantgarh area. The vehicle was carrying several jawans of the CRPF. I have spoken to the DC, who is monitoring the situation and keeping me updated. Rescue measures were initiated immediately. Locals came forward to assist. All possible help being ensured." Expressing grief over the loss of lives, lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha said, "Saddened by loss of CRPF personnel due to an accident near Udhampur. We will never forget their exemplary service to the nation. My thoughts are with bereaved families. Praying for speedy recovery of injured."...