NEW DELHI: One Army officer died while three soldiers were injured in a fire accident in the Siachen glacier on Wednesday. The accident took place at around 3 AM today.

“In a fire accident in the Siachen glacier today, one officer lost his life while three soldiers were injured. The injured have been safely transported to the hospital”, Defence PRO, Leh Lt Col PS Sidhu said.

The deceased is Regiment Medical Officer Capt Anshuman Singh. The three other personnel suffered smoke inhalation and second-degree burns, the officials added.

"The injured soldiers have been safely air evacuated for further treatment. The condition of the injured personnel is reported to be stable", the Defence PRO said.