Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday introduced monetary help for victims of the Udhampur bus accident that claimed 15 lives.

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“Whereas no quantity of economic help can ever make up for the irreparable lack of lives within the tragic Udhampur highway accident, as a right away succour, the Chief Minister has introduced fast aid from the CM Aid Fund: Rs 2 lakh to the subsequent of kin of every deceased, Rs 1 lakh to these severely injured, and Rs 25,000 to these with minor accidents,” the Chief Minister’s Workplace stated in a press release.

The Chief Minister expressed “deep sorrow” over the incident, prolonged condolences to the bereaved households and wished a speedy restoration for the injured.

Demise Toll Rises To 21

At the very least 21 folks had been killed within the accident in Udhampur, Deputy Inspector Normal of Police for the Udhampur-Reasi Vary PTI reported.

Bus Collided With Auto, Driver Could Have Misplaced Management

The police official stated the general public transport bus collided with an auto rickshaw, whereas passengers within the auto survived.

“We stand with the affected households and can present them with all attainable assist. Medical remedy is our prime precedence proper now, making certain that we offer the absolute best remedy to the injured in order that their lives could be saved.

The driving force most likely misplaced management of the car. Due to this fact, the car got here down and collided with an auto. There have been passengers within the auto as nicely. By the grace of God, they survived. A complete of round 15 casualties are there. The injured who’ve been shifted are present process remedy,” Sharma instructed ANI.

33 Injured, Many Shifted To Hospitals

Earlier, Extra Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh Chib stated that 33 folks had been injured within the accident, other than the casualties.

The bus was travelling from Ramnagar to Udhampur.

“That is very unhappy information for our Udhampur district. This bus was travelling from Ramnagar to Udhampur. College students, staff, and others had been on board. Up to now, roughly 13 to 14 casualties have been confirmed, with 33 injured. 20 of those injured are at Ramnagar Hospital, and I simply spoke with the CMO. He stated they’re shifting two who want specialised remedy. Equally, 13 persons are on the GMC in Udhampur, and so they have additionally been given instructions that if anybody wants specialised remedy, they are going to be shifted instantly,” Chib stated.

Administration On Alert, Evacuation Assist In Place

Chib added that the administration is ready to offer extra assist if required.

“Moreover, the Division Commissioner and the DC have additionally ordered that if a chopper is required, it will likely be supplied instantly in order that we are able to present the absolute best remedy to these injured and save their lives,” he stated.

Condolences Pour In

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed grief over the incident.

“The information of the deaths of a number of folks attributable to a passenger bus falling right into a deep gorge in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, is extraordinarily heartbreaking. Could God grant peace to the departed souls. My deepest condolences to the bereaved households. I pray for the swift restoration of the injured,” she wrote on X.

Additional particulars are awaited.