UDHAMPUR :In a major update to the passenger bus accident reported this morning from Basantgarh area, *two persons have died while 10 injured have been shifted to hospital.*
Earlier this morning at around *8:00 AM*, a passenger bus bearing registration number *JK02AL 3477*, which was travelling from *Pechound (Panchaud) to Ramnagar*, met with an accident at *Gulli Gala, Panchaud area of Basantgarh Tehsil, District Udhampur.*
Initially, 16 passengers were reported injured in the accident. Now as per latest information coming from *Sub-District Hospital (SDH), Ramnagar*, the accident has turned tragic.
*Latest Update from SDH Ramnagar:*
- *Two persons have reportedly died* in the tragic accident.
- *10 injured persons have been brought to SDH Ramnagar* for medical treatment so far.
- Out of them, *3 injured persons who are in critical condition are being shifted to Government Medical College (GMC), Udhampur* for further treatment in view of their medical condition.
- Meanwhile, *three more ambulances carrying injured persons are expected to reach SDH Ramnagar shortly*, as per hospital sources.
Medical teams at SDH Ramnagar are attending to the injured on priority, while police have taken cognizance of the incident.
The identities of the deceased and the detailed list of injured persons are awaited. The exact cause of the accident is also yet to be ascertained.
*The situation is developing and further information is expected as details emerge.*
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a tragic bus accident in Ramnagar, Udhampur.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor wrote:
"Distressed to learn about the loss of lives due to a tragic bus accident in Ramnagar, Udhampur. My condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.
I have directed the District Administration to provide all necessary assistance to the affected families and ensure the best possible treatment to those who have been injured in the accident."