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Casualties in Udhampur Bus Accident
Comparative figures for fatalities versus injured passengers in the recent incident.
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At least 21 killed as bus crashes into Kashmir gorge
The overcrowded bus skidded as it navigated a sharp curve in the mountainous region.At least 21 people have been killed as a heavily overcrowded passenger bus skidded off the road and rolled down a steep, rocky slope into a gorge in Indian-controlled Kashmir.An official reported that the accident occurred at around 8.30am (03:00GMT) on Monday near Kanote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, according to the Kashmir News Service (KNS).Recommended Stories list of 2 itemslist 1 of 2Kashmir, spying, demolitions: How Modi’s India embraced ‘Israel model’list 2 of 2Attacked in India, Kashmiri shawl sellers choose between safety, livelihoodend of listCivil administrator Prem Singh said that the 42-seater bus was carrying more than 60 people from the town of Ramnagar to the city of Udhampur when it hit an autorickshaw at a sharp curve in the mountainous region. The bus veered off the road and fell about 30m (100 feet) into the gorge below.Singh said 19 passengers died on the spot while two others died in a hospital after their evacuation, according to The Associated Press news agency. Around 45 others were left injured, some in critical condition, and are being treated in various health centres.Most of the victims died due to severe head trauma and internal bleeding, according to a health official at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Ramnagar, cited by KNS.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over the accident on social media and announced monetary relief for the victims’ families.“I extend my heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,” he said on X.India has some of the highest road death rates in the world, with hundreds of thousands of people killed and injured annually. Most crashes are blamed on reckless driving, poorly maintained roads, and ageing vehicles.
21 Killed, 29 Injured After Bus Plunges Into Gorge in Udhampur, Jammu ...
Ravi Singh A tragic road accident in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning claimed the lives of at least 21 people and left 29 others injured after a passenger bus lost control and plunged down a steep hillside. The accident occurred near Kagort village in the Ramnagar area around 10 a.m., officials said. According to authorities, the bus was travelling from Ramnagar to Udhampur carrying nearly 50 passengers, most of whom were daily commuters heading to work. While negotiating a sharp blind curve on the mountainous road, the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle. Within seconds, the bus veered off the road and rolled down the slope. Before landing upside down on the road below, the bus also crushed an auto-rickshaw, injuring the passengers inside the smaller vehicle. The violent fall from a height of nearly 100 meters left the bus severely damaged, with the upper portion almost completely torn apart. The scene quickly turned chaotic as local residents rushed to help the victims. An Army convoy passing through the area witnessed the accident and immediately stopped to assist. Soldiers secured the area and began pulling survivors from the wreckage while waiting for emergency teams to arrive. Their quick response helped rescue several injured passengers who were trapped inside the mangled vehicle. Officials said 15 passengers died on the spot, while several critically injured victims were rushed to nearby hospitals. Unfortunately, more people later succumbed to their injuries during treatment, including patients at Udhampur District Hospital, pushing the death toll to 21. Doctors are currently treating the injured, some of whom remain in critical condition. Rescue workers described the operation as extremely difficult because the bus had been reduced to a twisted heap of metal. Emergency teams had to use a hydraulic crane to straighten the overturned vehicle to check if anyone was trapped beneath it. Police personnel, disaster response teams and medical staff worked together for several hours to complete the rescue effort. Senior officers from the police department reached the accident site soon after the incident and began coordinating relief work. Local residents also played a major role in helping transport the injured to hospitals and assisting rescue teams in the challenging terrain. The tragic accident drew condolences from leaders across the country. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed ...
Bus accident in Indian-controlled Kashmir kills 21 people - WTOP
4 hours ago ... ... onto a road below in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Monday, killing at least 21 people and injuring about 45 others, officials said. The 42-seater bus was ...
21 killed, over sixty injured as packed bus plunges into gorge in Jammu ...
A packed passenger bus lost control on a sharp mountain curve and plunged into a gorge in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, killing 21 people and injuring 61 others, officials said ...
