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Over 30 West Bengal Passengers Injured in Bus Overturn in Ramban, J&K
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 02:16 AM
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A bus traveling through Ramban district in Jammu and Kashmir overturned, leaving more than 30 passengers from West Bengal with injuries, officials said.
A passenger bus en route through the hilly terrain of Ramban district in Jammu and Kashmir overturned on Tuesday, according to local authorities. The vehicle was carrying a large number of commuters from West Bengal when it lost control and tipped over on a narrow mountain road.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and rescued the occupants. Over 30 passengers, all identified as residents of West Bengal, sustained injuries ranging from minor cuts to more serious fractures. The injured were transported to the nearest hospitals in Ramban and nearby Kishtwar for treatment.
Police and the district disaster management team have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident. Preliminary reports suggest that slippery road conditions and possible driver fatigue may have contributed to the mishap. Authorities have urged commuters to exercise caution while traveling on the region's steep and winding routes, especially during adverse weather.
The incident adds to a series of recent road accidents in the mountainous areas of the union territory, prompting calls for improved road safety measures and better emergency response infrastructure.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and rescued the occupants. Over 30 passengers, all identified as residents of West Bengal, sustained injuries ranging from minor cuts to more serious fractures. The injured were transported to the nearest hospitals in Ramban and nearby Kishtwar for treatment.
Police and the district disaster management team have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident. Preliminary reports suggest that slippery road conditions and possible driver fatigue may have contributed to the mishap. Authorities have urged commuters to exercise caution while traveling on the region's steep and winding routes, especially during adverse weather.
The incident adds to a series of recent road accidents in the mountainous areas of the union territory, prompting calls for improved road safety measures and better emergency response infrastructure.