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Two killed, 16 injured in Udhampur bus crash, J&K
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 06:16 AM
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A bus overturned near Udhampur in Jammu & Kashmir, killing a girl and a woman and injuring 16 others.
A bus travelling in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir overturned early on Wednesday, according to local reports. The crash claimed the lives of two female passengers – identified as a girl and a woman – while 16 other passengers sustained injuries of varying severity.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and rescued the victims, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment. Police have cordoned off the accident site and are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the overturn, which is believed to involve road conditions or driver error.
Authorities have urged commuters to exercise caution on the hilly routes of the region and have promised to review safety measures on public transport following the incident.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and rescued the victims, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment. Police have cordoned off the accident site and are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the overturn, which is believed to involve road conditions or driver error.
Authorities have urged commuters to exercise caution on the hilly routes of the region and have promised to review safety measures on public transport following the incident.