Udhampur: A passenger bus accident at Gala Pachound in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district has left two people dead and at least 10 others injured, prompting an emergency response involving rescue teams, local administration officials and medical personnel.
Following the accident, emergency teams rushed to the location to assist the injured and coordinate evacuation efforts. The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) and medical staff also reached the site to oversee relief operations and ensure that those affected received medical attention.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh shared an update on the incident, confirming that two casualties had been reported and that 10 injured passengers had reached Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Ramnagar.
According to the minister, three of the injured were being transferred to Government Medical College (GMC) Udhampur for further treatment. Three additional ambulances were also expected to reach SDH Ramnagar to support the medical response.
Jitendra Singh Raises Ramnagar-Basantgarh Road Issue
Alongside providing an update on the accident, Singh said he had taken up the construction of the Ramnagar-Basantgarh road with officials of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in Delhi.
The minister’s intervention comes amid renewed attention to road infrastructure in the region following the incident. However, further details about the circumstances of the crash and whether road conditions contributed to it were not immediately available.
Rescue and Medical Operations Underway
Local authorities and emergency personnel coordinated efforts to evacuate the injured and arrange medical assistance. The injured passengers were initially taken to SDH Ramnagar, with some being referred to GMC Udhampur for specialised care.
Officials have not provided further details about the identities of those killed or the precise cause of the accident.
The incident has once again highlighted the importance of road connectivity and emergency medical access in the hilly areas of Jammu and Kashmir. Further information about the crash and the condition of the injured is awaited.
