A devastating road accident in the Ram Nagar area of Udhampur district claimed the lives of seven people on Monday morning. Several others sustained critical injuries when a passenger bus veered off a hilly road and rolled down a steep slope.
Incident Overview
The accident occurred around 10:00 AM near Kagort village. Preliminary reports suggest the driver lost control of the vehicle while navigating a sharp, “blind curve” on the treacherous mountain terrain.
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Route: The bus was traveling from a remote village toward Udhampur town.
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Casualties: 7 confirmed dead; multiple passengers injured.
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Status: Many of the injured are reported to be in critical condition.
Rescue Operations Underway
Local authorities and emergency services launched a massive rescue mission immediately following the crash.
“The terrain made the initial recovery difficult, but several victims have already been evacuated and shifted to nearby medical facilities for urgent treatment,” an official stated.
Police and medical teams remain on-site as they work to identify the deceased and provide aid to those fighting for their lives. The incident highlights the ongoing safety challenges posed by the narrow, winding roads of Jammu and Kashmir’s hilly interior.
