New Delhi. A bus went out of control and overturned in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is feared that 15 people traveling in the bus will be killed in this accident. There is also news of 20 other people being injured. This road accident took place in Kaghot village located in Ramnagar area. As soon as information about the incident was received, police and administration people reached the spot and started rescue operations. People trapped in the bus are being taken out and sent to the hospital. Local people are also helping in the relief work. The number of dead or injured may also increase.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has directed the district administration, police, SDRF and health department to provide all possible assistance to the affected people. He said, this tragic road accident in Udhampur is heart-wrenching. My deepest condolences are with the families of the victims. May God give them strength. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has also expressed deep condolence over this tragic road accident. He expressed deep condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. The Chief Minister assured that the government stands strongly with the victims and their families in this hour of grief and all possible assistance is being provided to them.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh spoke to Udhampur DC Minga Sherpa regarding this incident and took information about the relief and rescue operation. He informed that every possible assistance is being provided. The injured are being taken to the hospital for medical assistance. Arrangements are being made to airlift the seriously injured. The Union Minister said that I am in constant touch with the local administration and our team of local workers led by Rajinder Sharma.
