Tragedy in Udhampur: 2 Dead, 10 Injured in Passenger Bus Crash
A passenger bus accident at Gala Pachound in Udhampur has left two dead and ten injured. Union Minister Jitendra Singh confirms the casualties.
A devastating Udhampur road accident has claimed the lives of at least two people and left ten others injured after a passenger bus met with a crash in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district.
Emergency Response and Medical Care
Union Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed the casualties on Wednesday, detailing the urgent medical response following the incident. According to the Minister, the injured victims were immediately transported to the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) in Ramnagar for emergency care.
The situation remains critical for several passengers. Out of the ten injured individuals, three have been referred to the Government Medical College (GMC) in Udhampur to receive specialized medical treatment due to the severity of their injuries.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Jitendra Singh provided real-time updates on the rescue operations, stating:
"Two casualties have been reported. 10 injured have reached SDH Ramnagar. Out of 10, 3 are on their way to GMC Udhampur. 3 more ambulances are about to reach SDH Ramnagar."
Details of the Crash
Deputy Commissioner Ananth Dwivedi provided further specifics regarding the location of the tragedy, noting that the passenger bus met with the accident at Gala Pachound in the Udhampur district.
Following the crash, a coordinated rescue effort was launched. Emergency relief teams, medical personnel, and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) rushed to the site to manage the evacuation of passengers and provide immediate first aid. While initial reports from the administration suggested no casualties, subsequent updates from the Union Minister confirmed the loss of two lives.
Infrastructure Concerns
In the wake of the accident, Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlighted the need for better infrastructure in the region. He revealed that he has already initiated discussions with the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) authorities in Delhi regarding the construction of the road connecting Ramnagar to Basantgarh.
While the rescue and medical operations continue, officials are still awaiting further details regarding the exact cause of the accident.