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18 Injured as Mini‑Bus Plunges into Ditch in Udhampur, J&K
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 09:16 AM
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A mini‑bus slipped into a roadside ditch near Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir, leaving 18 people injured and being taken to hospitals.
A mini‑bus traveling on a local road near Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir lost control and fell into a roadside ditch on Monday. Emergency services arrived promptly, rescuing the passengers and transporting the injured to nearby medical facilities.
According to local authorities, 18 individuals sustained injuries of varying severity. The injured were shifted to the district hospital where they are receiving treatment, while a few were taken to private clinics for further care.
The incident has prompted a temporary closure of the affected stretch of the road while rescue teams clear the vehicle and assess safety. Police have launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the accident, focusing on road conditions and driver fatigue.
Officials have urged commuters to exercise caution on hilly routes, especially during adverse weather, and to adhere to speed limits to prevent similar mishaps.
No fatalities have been reported so far, and the investigation remains ongoing.
According to local authorities, 18 individuals sustained injuries of varying severity. The injured were shifted to the district hospital where they are receiving treatment, while a few were taken to private clinics for further care.
The incident has prompted a temporary closure of the affected stretch of the road while rescue teams clear the vehicle and assess safety. Police have launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the accident, focusing on road conditions and driver fatigue.
Officials have urged commuters to exercise caution on hilly routes, especially during adverse weather, and to adhere to speed limits to prevent similar mishaps.
No fatalities have been reported so far, and the investigation remains ongoing.