Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Jammu and Kashmir taxi accident
2. Fatal taxi gorge plunge in India
Ten people, including migrant workers from Bihar, tragically died when their taxi skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir. The accident occurred in the early hours of Friday due to heavy rain and poor visibility. The bodies of the victims were scattered along the hillside, with their Aadhaar cards providing clues to their identities. The rescue operation is underway, with drones being used to locate the missing taxi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other officials expressed their condolences, with the PM announcing an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the deceased.
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Tragedy struck in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district early Friday morning, as ten lives were lost in a horrific accident. The victims, including migrant workers from Bihar and their local driver, met with a fatal end when their taxi skidded off the road and plunged 800ft into a gorge in the Battery Chashma area along the Jammu-Srinagar highway (NH44).
The accident, which took place around 1.15am, has left the authorities grappling for answers. Ramban SSP Anuj Kumar indicated that heavy rain and poor visibility at night may have contributed to the tragic incident. Investigations are still underway to determine the exact cause of the mishap.
As the bodies of the deceased were discovered scattered across the hillside, with Aadhaar cards from their belongings offering some clues to their identities, the search for the missing taxi, a Tavera SUV, continues. Drones are being utilized to aid in locating the vehicle as the rescue operation, involving the police, SDRF, and other personnel, presses on.
Among the deceased are the driver, Jammu native Balwan Singh, along with Vipin Mukhiya, Inderjeet, Udahesh, Rajan, Kalaish, Sandeep, Raj Kumar, Ram Blas, and Hari. The loss of these lives has prompted an outpouring of condolences from top officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the PMNRF for the kin of each deceased individual. President Droupadi Murmu, J&K lieutenant-governor Manoj Sinha, and Union minister Jitendra Singh have also expressed their sorrow over the tragic incident.
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The accident spot falls within Singh’s parliamentary constituency in Jammu, and he has assured that the rescue operation is being closely monitored. The community is coming together to support those affected by this devastating event, underscoring the importance of road safety and vigilance, especially during adverse weather conditions.
In the wake of this heartbreaking loss, the nation mourns the lives cut short in a moment of tragedy. The road ahead may seem daunting, but with unity and compassion, we can strive to prevent such incidents and ensure the safety of all travelers on our roads. Let us remember those we have lost and work towards a future where such devastating accidents are a thing of the past.