The bus was travelling from Ramnagar to Udhampur.

According to the police, those injured have been taken to the government hospital in Udhampur, and rescue operations are currently underway.

"A bus accident has been reported on the Ramnagar-Udhampur route. Senior officers, including DIG U-R Range, SSP Udhampur and other officers are present at the spot. Rescue operations have been initiated, and necessary assistance is being provided," the Udhampur Police stated on X.

Union Minister of State Jitender Singh spoke with Udhampur Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa to assess the situation. The Minister said the administration is arranging to airlift the seriously injured and that he remains in constant contact with the local authorities.

"Just now spoke to DC Udhampur, Minga Sherpa, after learning about a tragic road accident, less than an hour ago, at village Kanote, involving a public transport bus on the way from Ramnagar to Udhampur. The rescue operation has been immediately undertaken. Heavy casualties are expected. All possible assistance is being provided. The injured will be shifted for medical aid. Arrangements being made to airlift the seriously injured. I am in constant touch with the local administration as well as our local workers team led by Rajinder Sharma," he wrote on X.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha offered condolences to the families of the deceased and instructed the local administration and State Disaster Response Force to provide assistance.

"The tragic road accident in Udhampur is heartbreaking. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. May God grant them strength. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. I have directed district admin, Police, SDRF & Health Dept to provide every possible assistance to those affected," he said.

Further details regarding the incident are awaited.