Tragedy struck as a bus carrying 55 passengers from Kishtwar to Jammu plunged approximately 200 meters down a steep slope near Trungal in the Assar area of Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir. The horrifying incident resulted in the loss of 38 lives, with initial reports from the Police Control Room in Doda suggesting that the death toll could rise to 20 or more.
Emergency response teams, including local authorities, police, and rescue teams, swiftly arrived at the scene to conduct rescue operations and assess the full extent of the tragedy. According to a police officer at the Doda police control room, the bus veered off the road, leading to the fatal plunge.
Ten passengers have been confirmed dead so far, and the injured have been promptly transported to nearby health facilities for urgent treatment. The rescue efforts were personally supervised by SSP Doda Abdul Qayoom, who later confirmed the tragic toll of 38 lives lost.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the grieving families. He stated, "Extremely pained by the loss of lives in a tragic bus accident in Assar, Doda. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved families & wishing for a speedy recovery of those injured in the accident. Directed Div Com & Dist Admin to provide all necessary assistance to affected persons."
As this is a developing story, please stay tuned for further updates.
