Five people died and number of tourists are said to have been stranded in the cable cars of Gulmarg, after a tree fell between the two gondola towers and snapped the cable. Officials said that the service has been stopped and rescue operations are underway.

The gondola service of Gulmarg is hugely popular, with one of the finest ski slopes in the world, Gulmarg draws skiers from across the world through the winter.

More details are awaited.

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