UDHAMPUR, OCT 29: A minibus carrying around 30 to 35 passengers overturned near Shiv Mandir on Farna Road in Udhampur district on Tuesday, leaving several injured. Among the passengers were medical students on their way to Government Medical College (GMC) Udhampur.
Officials told The Newsroom 24 – Awaz that the minibus, bearing registration number as JK02 S 4087, overturned suddenly, injuring numerous passengers, including several students from Kashmir.
He said that the police and local residents promptly assisted in transporting the injured to a nearby hospital.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Udhampur, Saloni Rai, visited the hospital to assess the situation and monitor the medical care being provided to the injured.
She confirmed that nearly 20 students were among those hurt and noted that the primary cause of the accident appeared to be brake failure.
“Treatment is ongoing, and an inquiry has been initiated to determine the precise cause of the accident,” she told the media.
