30-05-2023:On Tuesday morning, a bus headed from Amritsar to Katra tragically deviated from the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, crashing into a steep gorge, killing seven people. According to officials, the accident also injured a number of other people.
The ill-fated bus was en route to Katra, a popular pilgrimage destination when the incident occurred near Jhajjar Kotli, approximately 15 kilometers away from Katra in the Jammu district. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Jammu, Avny Lavasa, confirmed the devastating news, stating, “The bus was going from Amritsar to Katra when it fell into a deep gorge near Jhajjar Kotli.” Among the casualties, seven individuals lost their lives, while four others suffered serious injuries.
Efforts were swiftly undertaken to provide medical assistance to the injured victims. Lavasa informed, “Those critically injured have been brought to GMC Jammu, and 12 others have been admitted to the Local Public Health Centre.”
As investigations into the incident continue, further details about the circumstances surrounding the tragic accident are awaited. The community remains in mourning as they grapple with the profound loss and hope for the swift recovery of those injured in this heart-wrenching incident.