Jammu, Apr 20: The death toll in the tragic bus accident in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir has risen to 23, while several others remain injured, officials said on Monday.
The accident occurred when a passenger bus travelling from Ramnagar to Udhampur lost control while negotiating a sharp curve near Kagort village and plunged into a deep gorge along the hilly stretch.
Rescue teams comprising police personnel, army units, and local residents rushed to the spot and launched an extensive operation to evacuate the victims. The injured were shifted to nearby medical facilities, where some are reported to be in critical condition.
Authorities said efforts are ongoing to provide medical treatment to the injured and necessary assistance to the affected families. Further investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
