At least 15 people lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries after a passenger bus met with a tragic accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Monday morning.
Rescue efforts were launched immediately after the accident, with emergency teams rushing to the spot.
In a post on 'X' Union Minister, Jitendra Singh said," Just now spoke to DC Udhampur, SH 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."
He said rescue operations were immediately launched and indicated that heavy casualties are expected. “All possible assistance is being provided,” he stated, adding that the injured are being shifted for medical aid and arrangements are being made to airlift the seriously injured.
The Union Minister further said he remains in constant touch with the local administration and ground teams led by Rajinder Sharma to ensure swift rescue and relief operations.
According to the report, the bus met with the accident on the hilly road while negotiating a blind curve near Kagort village in Ram Nagar area around 10 am. The major rescue operation is underway, and Several persons were shifted to the hospital from the scene, and their condition is stated to be critical.
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