Tragic Bus Accident in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir Claims 15 Lives
15 killed, several injured as bus plunges into gorge in J&K’s Udhampur
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A passenger bus accident in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in at least 15 fatalities and 20 injuries when the vehicle plunged into a gorge. The incident occurred near Kagort village during a curve negotiation, prompting immediate rescue efforts from locals and emergency responders.
- 0115 people were killed and 20 injured in a bus accident in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.
- 02The accident occurred near Kagort village while the bus was en route to Udhampur.
- 03Local residents initiated rescue efforts before police and emergency services arrived.
- 04Union Minister Jitendra Singh is coordinating with local authorities for the injured.
- 05Plans are being made to airlift seriously injured victims for medical treatment.
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A devastating bus accident in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed the lives of 15 individuals and left 20 others injured. The incident occurred around 10 am near Kagort village in the Ram Nagar area, as the bus was navigating a blind curve. Local residents quickly responded to the scene, assisting in the rescue of the injured before police and emergency responders arrived. The bus was traveling from a remote village to Udhampur when it plunged into a gorge. Union Minister Jitendra Singh communicated with Udhampur's Deputy Commissioner, Minga Sherpa, to ensure that arrangements were made to airlift the seriously injured victims for urgent medical care. Singh confirmed that the rescue operation was underway and emphasized the need for all possible assistance for the victims.
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This tragic accident underscores the dangers of road travel in hilly areas, affecting local communities and raising concerns about road safety.
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