At least two people were killed and 15 others injured after a passenger bus plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Wednesday morning, October 21, 2026. The accident occurred at around 8 am near Gulli Gala while the bus was travelling from Pechound to Ramnagar.
Bus Plunges Into Gorge Near Gulli Gala
According to officials, the bus skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge in the remote area. The vehicle was severely damaged in the accident. The exact cause of the crash has not yet been established.
Local residents immediately rushed to the spot and began helping passengers. Rescue efforts were carried out with assistance from local volunteers and authorities.
Woman and Six-Year-Old Girl Among the Dead
Officials confirmed that two passengers died after the accident. The deceased were identified as a woman and a six-year-old girl. Both succumbed to their injuries while receiving treatment at Ramnagar hospital.
Fifteen other passengers were injured in the crash. Six injured passengers were reported to be in critical condition and were referred to Udhampur District Hospital for specialised treatment.
Injured Passengers Shifted to Hospital
Local volunteers helped rescue passengers and transport the injured to the Public Health Centre in Basantgarh. Following initial treatment, the injured were shifted to Ramnagar hospital for further medical care.
Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh spoke to Udhampur Deputy Commissioner Ananth Dwivedi after receiving information about the accident. He said the district administration was providing necessary assistance to those affected.
MLA Raises Road Safety Concerns
BJP MLA Sunil Bhardwaj visited the hospital to enquire about the condition of the injured passengers. He raised concerns about the road conditions near the accident site and stressed the need for improvements to make the route safer.
Further details about the cause of the accident are awaited.