Udhampur: A tragic road accident claimed at least seven lives on Monday after a passenger bus overturned along the Ramnagar–Udhampur highway in Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred near the Kaghote area, prompting an urgent rescue response from local authorities and emergency teams.
According to police officials, the bus lost balance and veered off the road before overturning. Several passengers sustained injuries and were quickly transported to nearby medical facilities. Rescue operations were still ongoing at the time of reporting, raising concerns that the number of casualties could increase.
Preliminary accounts from local residents suggest that the driver may have lost control of the vehicle, possibly due to excessive speed. The bus reportedly skidded off a bend in the road, leading to the fatal accident.
Senior administrative and police officials reached the accident site shortly after receiving the alert. The Sub-Divisional Magistrate directed emergency responders to prioritize swift medical assistance for the injured. Medical teams at the Government Medical College in Udhampur have been placed on standby to handle the influx of patients.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed that he had spoken with district authorities soon after the incident. In a statement, he said that rescue efforts were initiated immediately and that all necessary support was being extended. He also noted that arrangements were underway to airlift critically injured passengers if required.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as rescue teams work to assist victims and assess the full extent of the tragedy.
