Bus accident on Jammu-Srinagar highway kills one and injures dozens

A passenger bus carrying tourists overturned on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir. The vehicle, a sleeper bus registered in West Bengal, was traveling from Srinagar toward Jammu when it skidded and hit a hillside near Sita Ram Passi at Kela Morh.

One woman tourist from West Bengal was killed in the accident. Reports indicate that between 30 and 38 passengers sustained injuries. Several individuals, including four or seven people described as seriously injured, were referred to the Government Medical College in Jammu for advanced medical treatment, while others received care at the Ramban district hospital.

Rescue operations involved personnel from the Army, CRPF, and J&K Police. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh confirmed he was in contact with district administration to ensure medical aid was provided to those affected.