Major accident: 21 killed; several others injured as bus falls into gorge in Jammu’s Udhampur.

A tragic road accident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district shocked the entire region when a passenger bus lost control and plunged into a deep ravine. At least 21 people were killed in the horrific accident, with several others seriously injured. The accident occurred on a hilly and winding road, where even the slightest negligence can lead to a major disaster.

Upon receiving information about the incident, teams from Jammu and Kashmir Police and the local administration immediately arrived at the scene and began relief and rescue operations. The injured have been admitted to nearby hospitals, where they are undergoing treatment. The condition of several injured is reported to be critical, raising the possibility of the death toll rising.

Preliminary investigations indicate the bus driver lost control of the vehicle, though authorities have ordered an investigation. This incident once again highlights the need for road safety and traffic law enforcement in mountainous areas.

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