1 dead, 55 hurt in J&K as Bengal bus hits hillside, vehicle sent for rescue overturns

Jammu witnessed a tragic incident on Saturday morning, where a tourist died and 55 others were injured in two accidents along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district. The first accident occurred when a tourist bus returning to West Bengal lost control and collided with a hillside around 8:30 am. Jamuna, a resident of West Bengal, lost her life in the incident, while 46 others were injured.

A short while later, at around 9:15 am, a Quick Response Team (QRT) vehicle dispatched from Ramban police lines to assist in the rescue efforts overturned, resulting in nine personnel sustaining injuries. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Union Minister Jitendra Singh expressed their deep sorrow over the loss of life and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured. Sinha further assured that the injured would receive the best possible medical treatment.