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A devastating road accident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district claimed at least 21 lives after a passenger bus lost control and plunged into a deep gorge. The incident has left several others injured, some of them reported to be in critical condition.
The accident occurred on a hilly stretch of road, where challenging terrain and sharp turns often make travel risky. Soon after the mishap, local residents, police teams, and rescue personnel rushed to the site and began relief operations. Efforts were focused on evacuating survivors and retrieving bodies from the gorge.
Injured passengers were immediately shifted to nearby hospitals, where medical teams are providing treatment. Authorities are continuing search and rescue operations to ensure no one remains trapped.
President Droupadi Murmu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and extended her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also conveyed his grief, praying for the speedy recovery of those injured.
Officials have ordered an inquiry into the incident to determine the exact cause. Initial indications suggest that factors such as difficult road conditions or possible driver error may have contributed to the accident, though a detailed investigation is underway.
The tragedy has once again highlighted the urgent need for improved road safety measures in mountainous regions, where accidents of this nature occur frequently.
