J&K: 2 Dead, 25 Injured As Bus Plunges Into 200-Foot Gorge In Doda District

A bus accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district claimed two lives and left 25 injured after it fell into a gorge. One victim died on the spot, while another succumbed to injuries at a hospital.

Two people were killed and several were injured after a bus, travelling from Bhalessa to Thathri, skidded off the road and plunged into a 200-feet-deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district.

Source : ANI

Two people lost their lives and 25 others were injured when a bus veered off the road and plunged into a 200-feet-deep gorge in the hilly area of the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. The incident took place near Bhatyas around 10:25 am when the private mini-bus was traveling from Bhalessa to Thathri, officials reported.

They noted that one woman was found dead at the scene by rescuers, while another lost his life from her injuries at a hospital. Nine other injured individuals, who are in serious condition, are under medical treatment at the Government Medical College in Doda, officials added, news agency PTI reported.

#WATCH | Doda, J&K: Two killed and several injured after a bus, travelling from Bhalessa to Thathri, skidded off the road and plunged into a 200-feet-deep gorge. pic.twitter.com/4Ch4bzlfAC

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J-K Bus Accident May Be Caused By Malfunction In Vehicle

Deputy Commissioner of Doda district, Harvinder Singh stated that the reason for this accident appeared to be a malfunction in the vehicle, and said, "Two people were killed in the accident. 4 were critically injured and 5 others were referred to the hospital. We have referred a total of 9 people to the GMC (Government Medical College) Doda. The reason for the accident seems to be a malfunction in the bus."

#WATCH | J&K: Deputy Commissioner Doda, Harvinder Singh says, "Two people were killed in the accident. 4 were critically injured and 5 others were referred to the hospital. We have referred a total of 9 people to the GMC (Government Medical College) Doda. The reason for the… https://t.co/bkf8NcwtGu pic.twitter.com/70xli13ZB7

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2024

He further appreciated the driver's efforts and also said, "The driver tried his best to avoid the accident. We appreciate his efforts. However, we lost 2 lives in the accident. A total of 26 people were injured, including 2 children... We have referred serious patients to GMC Doda."