Mandi (Poonch), Sep 14, KDC: At least 11 people died and many others were injured after a bus they were travelling in met with an accident in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
An officials told Srinagar based news agency Kashmir Dot Com (KDC) that a bus [registration number JK12 1419] carrying 24-30 passengers from Mandi to Saujiyan skidded off the road at Bareri Nallah and plunged into a deep gorge today morning.
A major rescue operation was launched by the army, police and locals, he said.
So far, 11 bodies have been recovered from the crash site, a police officer told KDC. He said the number of deaths could rise and several passengers have suffered life-threatening injuries.
Reports said the deceased included two boys, aged 5 and 14 years, and three females.
Meanwhile, LG Manoj Sinha has expressed grief over the accident in Sawjian area of Poonch district in which ten people were injured and several others injured.
In a tweet, the LG offered condolences with the families of the deceased and prayed for the recovery of the injured.
He announced that Rs 5 lakh would be given to the next of kin of deceased and directed Police and Civil authorities to provide best possible treatment to the injured.
“Saddened by loss of lives due to a road accident in Sawjian, Poonch. Condolences to bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Rs. 5 lakh would be given to the next of kin of deceased. Directed Police and Civil authorities to provide best possible treatment to the injured, ” he said. (KDC)
