12 dead, several injured after bus skids off road in Udhampur

Udhampur : At least twelve people were killed and several others injured after a passenger bus skidded off the road in the Ramnagar area of Udhampur district on Monday, officials said.

An official told news agency that soon after the incident, police, rescue teams, and locals rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation.

He said at least 12 people have died in the incident and several others are injured. “The injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment,“ he added.

Meanwhile, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said he spoke to DC Udhampur after learning about the tragic road accident.

He said that the rescue operation has been immediately undertaken with all possible assistance 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,” he said.

Lt Governor Manoj Sinha also expressed grief over the tragic road accident. “My deepest condolences to bereaved families. May God grant them strength. Praying for speedy recovery of injured. I have directed district admin, Police, SDRF & Health Dept to provide every possible assistance to those affected,” he said.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road accident, saying the government stands firmly with the victims and their families in this hour of grief, and all necessary assistance is being extended—(KNO)