Jammu and Kashmir: Ten killed and 55 injured in bus accident
Ten persons were killed and 55 others injured in a bus accident in Jammu today. The mishap took place in Jhajjar Kotli area.
The bus skidded off a bridge and fell into a gorge while it was on its way to Katra. It was carrying passengers from Amritsar to Katra in Reasi district. Soon after the accident, local residents and police rushed to the spot and launched the rescue operation.
President Droupadi Murmu has expressed condolences over the death of many pilgrims in a bus accident in Jammu. In her condolence message, she described the accident as extremely unfortunate. The President wished the injured people a speedy recovery.
The mishap took place in Jhajjar Kotli area of Jammu this morning. The vehicle was carrying passengers from Amritsar to Katra in Reasi district. Ten persons were killed and 55 others injured in the accident.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for speedy recovery of the injured. He expressed deep pain at the loss of lives in the accident and directed the district administration to provide all possible assistance to the injured.
