Banihal, May 19: One person lost his life while nearly 15 to 16 passengers were injured after a passenger bus met with an accident on the Gool–Sangaldan road near Sangaldan in Ramban district on Tuesday.
Officials said the bus, bearing registration number JK02CU-7482, was travelling from Dharam in Gool subdivision towards Jammu when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle. The bus overturned along the roadside, causing panic among passengers.
Soon after the incident, local residents, police, and traffic police personnel reached the spot and started rescue operations. The injured were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
Authorities confirmed that one passenger died in the mishap, while several injured persons are undergoing treatment. Some of the injured are said to be in critical condition.
Police have taken cognizance of the incident and further investigation is underway.
