1 dead, 55 hurt in J&K as Bengal bus hits hillside, vehicle sent for rescue overturns
A tourist bus accident in Jammu and Kashmir resulted in one death and 46 injuries, while a subsequent rescue vehicle accident injured nine police personnel. Local officials have expressed condolences and promised medical support for the victims.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the dangers of mountain road travel and the risks faced by emergency responders in the region.
JAMMU: A tourist died, and 55 others were injured in two separate but related accidents on Jammu-Srinagar NH in Ramban district on Saturday morning. The incidents involved a tourist bus returning to West Bengal and a speeding quick response team (QRT) vehicle that was dispatched for the rescue and evacuation efforts.“The tourist bus reportedly lost control and hit a hillside around 8.30am.
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