Bus Accident in Jammu and Kashmir: 19 Injured as Vehicle Plunges into Canal in Samba District

20-06-2023 : In an unfortunate incident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district, a bus carrying nineteen passengers, including women and children, met with an accident, resulting in injuries to all on board. The incident occurred early on Tuesday in the Samotra Channi area when the bus driver lost control, causing the vehicle to skid off the road and roll down into a nearby canal.

As news of the accident spread, locals and police personnel promptly arrived at the scene to provide immediate assistance. The injured individuals were swiftly transported to the Ghagwal trauma center for medical attention. Some of the more severely injured victims were further transferred to the Government Medical College in Jammu for specialized treatment.

Among the injured were labourers and their family members. It was reported that all the laborers were en route to Kashmir to work at a brick kiln when the unfortunate incident occurred. The injuries sustained by the passengers varied in severity, and medical professionals are working diligently to provide the necessary care and treatment to aid in their recovery.