Tragedy struck in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Sunday morning when a bus traveling near Bhanghroo Gandoh village was hit by a landslide. Two people were killed and two others were injured in the incident. The accident happened around 8:00 AM, prompting authorities to launch a rescue operation.
All four people trapped in the landslip were successfully rescued and transported to the Gandoh Sub District Hospital for medical attention. Unfortunately, two of the victims died from their injuries shortly after arriving at the hospital. Amit Sohail of Kahara, Doda, and Mudasir Ali of Halore Changa have been identified as the deceased, news agency ANI reported citing officials.
When the tragedy occurred, the bus was travelling from Gawari village in Doda district to Gandoh in Jammu.
"Two persons who were brought to the hospital were declared dead on arrival. Two other persons are undergoing treatment," Vishesh Mahajan, District Commissioner, Doda was quoted as saying by ANI.
More information about the incident will be released as authorities continue their investigation.
Heavy Rainfall Triggers Landslides, Disrupts Traffic On Jammu-Srinagar Highway & Mughal Road
Multiple landslides wreaked havoc on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway and the Mughal Road in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, caused by heavy overnight rainfall. As a result, traffic movement on both vital highways was temporarily halted, affecting connectivity between Kashmir and the rest of the country.
Landslides occurred in a number of places in Ramban, including Mehar, Cafeteria Morh, Keela Morh, Sita Ram Passi, and Panthiyal, severely damaging a section of road near the Panthiyal tunnel, PTI reported. The Mughal Road, which connects Poonch and Rajouri districts with Shopian, was also affected by landslides near Rata Chambh in Poonch, it added.
According to the report, road clearing crews are working hard to restore traffic, while train services between Banihal and Qazigund stations have been halted for the day due to flooding near Hillar. Authorities have advised against travel until the restoration work is completed due to the inclement weather, which is expected to last until Sunday, it said.