J-K Horror: 5 Injured as Mini-Bus Overturns in Reasi
Five people were injured after a mini-bus overturned near Jyotipuram in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir. Rescue operations are currently underway.
A terrifying road accident occurred in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, leaving five people injured after a mini-bus overturned near Jyotipuram. The vehicle was en route from Bakal to Reasi when it veered off course and flipped, sparking an immediate emergency response.
Rescue Operations Underway
As soon as the news of the crash broke, rescue teams rushed to the spot near Jyotipuram to pull the victims from the wreckage. At the time of reporting, rescue operations were still actively underway to ensure all passengers were safely evacuated from the overturned vehicle.
While the number of injured has been confirmed as five, official details regarding the specific medical condition of the victims and the exact cause of the accident are still awaited from the local authorities.
A Pattern of Tragedy: Recent Crashes in J&K
This latest incident in Reasi follows a series of devastating road accidents in the region. Just days prior, on Wednesday, a separate tragedy struck the Udhampur district, resulting in significant casualties.
The Udhampur Disaster
Union Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed that a passenger bus accident at Gala Pachound in Udhampur left at least two people dead and ten others injured. The severity of the crash required a massive medical mobilization.
- Immediate Care: The injured were first rushed to the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) in Ramnagar.
- Critical Care: Due to the severity of their injuries, three critically wounded passengers were referred to the Government Medical College (GMC) in Udhampur for specialized treatment.
- Emergency Response: Deputy Commissioner Ananth Dwivedi noted that emergency relief teams, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), and medical personnel coordinated the evacuation efforts.
Infrastructure Concerns
The recurring nature of these accidents has brought infrastructure issues to the forefront. In a post on X, Union Minister Jitendra Singh revealed that he has already taken up the matter of the Ramnagar to Basantgarh road construction with the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) authorities in Delhi, highlighting the urgent need for safer road networks in the hilly terrain of Jammu and Kashmir.