Balwan Singh : Tragic Gorge Accident Kills 10 in Ramban

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Ramban gorge accident
2. Fatal vehicle plunge Ramban

A tragic road accident in Ramban on the Srinagar Jammu National Highway resulted in the death of ten passengers, including the driver. The Tavera Taxi they were traveling in plunged into a deep gorge in the Battery Chasma area. The impact was so severe that only a few parts of the vehicle were recovered, with some found in Bisleri Nullah, 1 km away. The rescue operation, hindered by rain and darkness, took 12 hours to retrieve all the bodies. The deceased, laborers from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, along with the driver from Jammu, have been identified. The rescue operation is still ongoing.

Tragic Road Accident Claims Ten Lives in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir

On a fateful day in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, tragedy struck as a Tavera Taxi carrying nine passengers from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, along with the driver from Jammu, met with a horrific accident. The vehicle plunged into a several hundred-feet-deep gorge in the Battery Chasma area of Ramban on the Srinagar Jammu National Highway.

Search and Rescue Operation

The impact of the accident was so severe that the vehicle was completely submerged in the gorge, with only a few parts and a number plate being recovered from the accident spot. Some parts of the vehicle were found in Bisleri Nullah, approximately 1 km away from the crash site, indicating the extent of the tragedy.

Challenges Faced by Rescue Teams

Despite the challenging terrain and adverse weather conditions, rescue teams comprising of police, Quick Response Team (QRT), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), army personnel, and local volunteers from Ramban, Ramsu, and Banihal, sprang into action. The rescue operation was delayed initially due to heavy rain and darkness in the steep gorge, but efforts resumed with the first light on Friday.

Identification and Recovery

After an exhaustive 12-hour operation, the rescue teams successfully retrieved all ten bodies from the deep gorge and transferred them to the mortuary of District Hospital Ramban for identification. So far, only two individuals, including the driver, have been identified, while efforts are underway to establish the identity of the remaining deceased passengers.

Condolences and Support

The tragic incident drew condolences from various quarters, with Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Dr. Jitendra Singh, expressing his sorrow and extending support to the bereaved families. The police later released the list of the deceased, shedding light on the lives lost in the heartbreaking accident.

Summary

The road accident in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, serves as a grim reminder of the dangers associated with travel on mountainous routes. The loss of ten lives, predominantly labourers from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, has left a deep impact on the local community and beyond. As the rescue operation continues, efforts are being made to bring closure to the families of the deceased and ensure that such tragedies are prevented in the future.