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Two Dead and Twelve Injured as Wedding Party Minibus Plunges into Gorge in Jammu and Kashmir
Last Updated: December 25, 2023, 12:58 IST
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The accident took place near Dhamini around 6 am. (Representational Image)
Thirteen others, including nine girls aged between three and 19 years, were taken to hospital
Two individuals lost their lives and twelve sustained injuries when a minibus, transporting a wedding party, skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, as per the local police report.
The unfortunate incident occurred near Dhamini at approximately 6 am while the minibus was en route from Balmatkote to Badar village, shared Chassana SHO Suman Singh.
Prompt rescue measures were initiated, resulting in the recovery of one deceased person identified as Mohd Ashraf (25). Thirteen others, including nine girls aged between three and 19 years, were immediately rushed to the hospital for medical assistance.
Tragically, one of the critically injured individuals, a 17-year-old named Tahir Ahmad, succumbed while being transferred to Rajouri for specialized treatment, informed the police officer.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)
In a devastating incident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, a minibus carrying a wedding party met with a tragic accident, resulting in two fatalities and twelve individuals sustaining injuries. The mishap occurred near Dhamini around 6 am when the minibus, traveling from Balmatkote to Badar village, skidded off the road and plunged into a nearby gorge, as confirmed by Chassana SHO Suman Singh.
The immediate aftermath of the accident witnessed a swift rescue operation being launched, leading to the recovery of one lifeless body, identified as Mohd Ashraf, aged 25. Additionally, thirteen other individuals, including nine young girls aged between three and 19 years, were promptly taken to the hospital to receive necessary medical care and attention.
Unfortunately, the severity of the incident resulted in the loss of another life. Tahir Ahmad, a 17-year-old critically injured in the accident, succumbed to his injuries while being transferred to Rajouri for specialized treatment, according to the police officer in charge.
The authorities have swiftly taken action to address the situation and provide support to the affected families. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident and ascertain whether any factors contributed to the tragic outcome. The local community is in shock and mourning the loss of lives in this heartbreaking incident.
As with all news reports, it is important to note that this story has been sourced from a syndicated news agency feed and has not been edited by News18 staff..
