A passenger bus travelling from Srinagar towards Ramban met with an accident near Sita Ram Passi at Kela Morh in Ramban district on Saturday, leaving several passengers injured.
The bus, bearing registration number WB37D-8989, reportedly veered off the road and overturned towards the roadside, causing panic among passengers and other commuters in the area. According to preliminary reports, several passengers sustained injuries in the accident and were subsequently shifted to the District Hospital for medical treatment.
The exact number of injured persons and the nature of their injuries have not yet been officially confirmed. Soon after receiving information, police personnel reached the accident site and initiated rescue operations and other necessary legal formalities. The accident also disrupted vehicular movement along the affected stretch. Efforts were subsequently undertaken to clear the carriageway and restore normal traffic movement. Further details regarding the number of injured passengers, their condition and the exact circumstances leading to the accident are awaited.