Twin Ramban Crashes
Tourist Killed and Dozens Injured in Twin Ramban Highway Crashes
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The woman killed was identified as Jamuna, a West Bengal resident; the group of tourists was returning from a holiday in Kashmir.
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Officials said the bus driver lost control before the bus hit the hillside near Maroog at about 8:50 a.m.; the four passengers referred to GMC Jammu were identified as Suchitra, Lakshwanti, Kedar Patra and Fouji Ram.
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Union Minister Jitendra Singh contacted Ramban Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, said all possible assistance and medical aid were being provided, and said his office was in contact with local authorities.
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The Quick Reaction Team sent to help with the rescue had been dispatched from District Police Lines, Ramban; the two crashes took place within about half an hour.
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The report noted that the accidents underscored the challenges of the mountainous Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, while authorities continued to investigate the circumstances.
A tourist from West Bengal was killed and 56 people injured in two separate crashes on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district on Wednesday morning. Times of India reported that a bus heading from Srinagar to Jammu struck a hillside near Maroog around 8:50 a.m., killing one woman and injuring 47 passengers. Within 30 minutes, a rescue vehicle sent to help overturned nearby, injuring nine security personnel.
The dead woman was identified as Jamuna, a West Bengal resident traveling with a tourist group returning from a Kashmir holiday. Daily Excelsior reported that four bus passengers were rushed to Government Medical College Jammu, while most other injured people remained stable. Union Minister Jitendra Singh contacted district officials and assured them all medical aid was being provided.
Bus Veers Off Mountain Highway Near Maroog
The primary accident happened when a bus traveling from Srinagar to Jammu lost control and crashed into a hillside near Maroog in Ramban district. ETV Bharat reported the collision occurred around 8:50 a.m. on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. The impact killed tourist Jamuna and left 47 other passengers hurt. Local police and CRPF teams quickly mobilized rescue operations at the crash site.
Rescue Vehicle Overturns, Nine Security Personnel Hurt
Minutes after arriving at the scene, a Quick Reaction Team vehicle sent from District Police Lines Ramban overturned near Kela Morh. Daily Excelsior stated that six police personnel and three CRPF personnel were injured in the second crash. Officials confirmed all nine security workers were stable and receiving medical treatment. The two accidents happened within roughly 30 minutes of each other.
Dangerous Mountain Road Poses Ongoing Risk
The twin crashes highlight the hazards facing drivers on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, which winds through mountainous terrain in Jammu and Kashmir. The News Now reported that the injured were transferred to hospitals for treatment, with the most severely hurt sent to Government Medical College Jammu. Officials said they would provide full medical care and are investigating the exact circumstances of both accidents. Local authorities promised continued support for those injured.
Government Response and Investigation Underway
Union Minister Jitendra Singh personally contacted Ramban Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan to ensure rapid aid delivery. Officials confirmed his office remained in contact with local authorities to coordinate rescue and medical efforts. Four severely injured bus passengers were identified as Suchitra, Lakshwanti, Kedar Patra, and Fouji Ram. Authorities continue investigating what caused the bus driver to lose control before the initial crash.
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