News from India | JK: Two killed, four seriously injured as bus plunges into Doda Gorge

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) (India), July 13 (ANI): Two people were killed and four were seriously injured after a bus plying from Bhalessa to Thathri skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge 200 feet deep in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

Nine people have been admitted to GMC (Government Medical College) Doda, officials said.

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However, the exact cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained, but it appears that the reason was a malfunction of the bus, officials said.

“Two people died in the accident. Four were seriously injured and five others were sent to hospital. We have referred a total of nine people to GMC, Doda. The reason for the accident appears to be a malfunction in the bus,” said Harvinder Singh , Deputy Commissioner Doda.

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“The driver did his best to avoid the accident. We appreciate his efforts. However, we lost two lives in the accident. A total of 26 people were injured, including 2 children. We referred critical patients to GMC Doda…” Singh added.

More details on this matter are awaited. (YEARS)

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