Jammu, Oct 3, KDC: Two separate accidents were reported on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) in Ramban district on Saturday morning, leaving one person dead and several others injured, including eight security personnel.
The first accident occurred around 8:50 am near Maroog, behind Kela Mor, when a Jammu-bound passenger bus, bearing registration number WB-37D/8989, reportedly hit a hillside after the driver lost control.
One passenger, identified as Jamuna, wife of Ravinder and a resident of West Bengal, died in the accident, while around 10 to 15 passengers sustained injuries. The injured were being shifted to District Hospital Ramban for treatment.
Police personnel and civil rescue teams immediately launched an evacuation operation at the site.
Meanwhile, a Quick Reaction Team (QRT) vehicle, bearing registration number JK-02CR-1506, which had been dispatched from District Police Lines Ramban to assist in the rescue operation, met with another accident around 9:15 am near Kela Mor.
The vehicle reportedly overturned while proceeding towards the first accident site. Eight personnel, including five J&K Police personnel and three CRPF personnel of the 187 Battalion, were injured in the incident.
All the injured personnel were evacuated for medical treatment, officials said.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed grief over the loss of life in the bus accident and said he had spoken with the Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, to ensure the best possible treatment for those seriously injured and shifted to GMC Jammu.
Police, CRPF and civil rescue teams continued relief and evacuation operations at both accident sites. Further details regarding the condition of the injured are awaited. (KDC)
