Two individuals died whereas 26 others have been injured after the minibus they have been travelling in skidded off the highway and plunged right into a deep gorge close to Bhatiyas in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district Saturday.
Officers stated the mishap passed off round 10.30am when the minibus was heading to Thathri from Bhalessa. Rescue personnel discovered one girl lifeless on the accident spot whereas one other succumbed throughout therapy at a hospital.
“There were 28 passengers in the minibus, including two small children seated on their parents’ laps. Two persons died,” stated Doda deputy commissioner Harvinder Singh, who was current on the spot. “Among the 26 injured, 15 were shifted from SDH Gandoh to Doda GMC, while the rest were discharged after first aid. Four of those hospitalised are critical, with one of them being shifted to Jammu GMC for advanced treatment,” he added.
A malfunction within the minibus could have led to the accident, Singh stated, including {that a} probe committee comprising Doda ARTO and DySP (Visitors) have been investigating the matter. “This isn’t an accident-prone road. The scratches on the road indicate that the driver tried his best to avoid the accident but in vain. Unfortunately, the minibus stopped near the edge and rolled down,” Singh stated.
Condoling the tragedy, Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh stated in an X submit that every one doable assist can be offered to these affected, including that he was in fixed contact with authorities.
Officers stated the mishap passed off round 10.30am when the minibus was heading to Thathri from Bhalessa. Rescue personnel discovered one girl lifeless on the accident spot whereas one other succumbed throughout therapy at a hospital.
“There were 28 passengers in the minibus, including two small children seated on their parents’ laps. Two persons died,” stated Doda deputy commissioner Harvinder Singh, who was current on the spot. “Among the 26 injured, 15 were shifted from SDH Gandoh to Doda GMC, while the rest were discharged after first aid. Four of those hospitalised are critical, with one of them being shifted to Jammu GMC for advanced treatment,” he added.
A malfunction within the minibus could have led to the accident, Singh stated, including {that a} probe committee comprising Doda ARTO and DySP (Visitors) have been investigating the matter. “This isn’t an accident-prone road. The scratches on the road indicate that the driver tried his best to avoid the accident but in vain. Unfortunately, the minibus stopped near the edge and rolled down,” Singh stated.
Condoling the tragedy, Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh stated in an X submit that every one doable assist can be offered to these affected, including that he was in fixed contact with authorities.
