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Bus Accident in Indian-Controlled Kashmir Kills 21 People
- On Monday, a passenger bus overturned near Kagort village in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, killing at least 15 people and injuring 20 others. Local residents initiated rescue efforts before authorities arrived.
- The accident occurred around 10 a.m. while the bus negotiated a blind curve on the Ramnagar-Udhampur highway. Locals reported the driver lost control due to overspeeding while traveling to Udhampur.
- Union Minister Jitendra Singh spoke with Udhampur District Commissioner Minga Sherpa to coordinate emergency aid. Authorities are arranging to airlift critically injured to Government Medical College Jammu for specialized treatment.
- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed "deep sorrow" over the tragedy, pledging government assistance for victims. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha directed the State Disaster Response Fund and health authorities to provide every possible support.
- Rescue operations remain active, and Singh posted on X that "heavy casualties are expected." This incident follows a similar accident in Rajouri district yesterday, where a vehicle skidded off the road, leaving at least 18 people injured.
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