12 killed, several injured as bus falls into gorge in J-K’s Udhampur

A tragic accident took place in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, where 12 people lost their lives and several others were injured.

Officials said a passenger bus rolled down a hill in Ramnagar area around 10 am while taking a blind turn on a hilly road. The bus was going to Udhampur from a remote village.

 

 

Rescue teams rushed to the spot and started a rescue operation. The injured were taken to hospital, and many of them are said to be in critical condition.

Further details are awaited.

 

 

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh posted on X,

 

 

 

“Just now spoke to DC Udhampur, Minga Sherpa, after learning about a tragic road accident, less than an hour ago, at village Kanote, involving a public transport bus on its way from Ramnagar to Udhampur. The rescue operation has been immediately undertaken. Heavy casualties are expected. All possible assistance is being provided. The injured will be shifted for medical aid. Arrangements being made to airlift the seriously injured. I am in constant touch with the local administration as well as our local workers team led by Rajinder Sharma.”