Road Accident in J&K: Three Maharashtra Tourists, Local Driver Killed; 17 Injured
A tragic road accident on the Srinagar-Sonamarg highway in Ganderbal, J&K, claimed the lives of three Maharashtra tourists and a local driver, leaving 17 others injured.
Three tourists from Maharashtra and their local driver were killed and 17 people injured when a bus and a taxi collided on the Srinagar-Sonamarg road in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said.
Both the vehicles sustained major damages in the accident, which took place at Gund.
Officials said the injured peoploe are undergoing treatment.
A police official identified the deceased as Leshia Ashish, Nikki Ashish and Hetal Ashish, all residents of Maharashtra. Faheem Ahmad, the local driver, was also killed in the accident, he said.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed their sorrow over the deaths.
"I am deeply saddened to learn about the loss of precious lives in a tragic road accident in Ganderbal today. My sincere condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Praying for the early recovery of the injured," Sinha said in a statement.
"Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident on highway near Gund, Kangan, which has claimed several lives and left many others injured. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the swift recovery of the injured. Authorities are providing all possible assistance," Abdullah said in a post on the chief minister's X handle.
Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident on highway near Gund, Kangan, which has claimed several lives and left many others injured. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the swift recovery of the injured. Authorities are providing all possible…
— Office of Chief Minister, J&K (@CM_JnK) March 23, 2025
The Block Medical officer, Dr Arshid Baba said, "This is an unfortunate incident. This collision occurred between a car and a passenger bus near the CRPF camp. A total of 21 people were brought to the hospital out of which four people were brought dead," to ANI.
He said, "Two of the injured were referred to Bone and Joint Hospital, while as eight have been referred to SKIMS. Five to six people are under observation and are in a stable condition. 2 people are in critical condition and hopefully they will get well soon as well."
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