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17 Injured as Passenger Bus Falls into Gorge in Udhampur, J&K
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 06:18 PM
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A passenger bus plunged into a gorge near Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir, leaving 17 people injured, according to Mid-Day.
A passenger bus traveling in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir lost control and fell into a deep gorge, according to reports from Mid-Day. The sudden plunge caused injuries to a total of 17 passengers who were on board at the time of the accident.
Emergency responders reached the site shortly after the incident and began providing medical assistance to the injured. The injured were taken to nearby health facilities for treatment, while authorities secured the area to prevent further hazards.
Local officials have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash and to assess the condition of the road and surrounding terrain. No fatalities have been reported so far, and the focus remains on caring for those injured and restoring normal traffic flow in the region.
Emergency responders reached the site shortly after the incident and began providing medical assistance to the injured. The injured were taken to nearby health facilities for treatment, while authorities secured the area to prevent further hazards.
Local officials have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash and to assess the condition of the road and surrounding terrain. No fatalities have been reported so far, and the focus remains on caring for those injured and restoring normal traffic flow in the region.