At least 21 killed as bus crashes into Kashmir gorge
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At least 21 killed as bus crashes into Kashmir gorge

Al Jazeera·1d ago·Neutral

What Happened

A heavily overcrowded 42-seater bus carrying over 60 passengers skidded off a mountainous road and plunged approximately 30 meters into a gorge in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday morning. The accident killed at least 21 people, with 19 dying at the scene and two succumbing to injuries in hospital. Approximately 45 others sustained injuries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and announced relief for victims' families.

Key Entities

Udhampur districtJammu and KashmirKanote villageRamnagarNarendra Modi42-seater bus

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