UDHAMPUR, October 21, 2026 – A passenger bus reportedly skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in the Panchord (Pachound) area of Latti-Basantgarh tehsil in Udhampur district on Wednesday morning.
According to preliminary information and local sources, the vehicle (reportedly bearing registration number 3477) was navigating the treacherous mountainous terrain on the Basantgarh-Ramnagar route when the driver lost control, leading to the accident.
Initial unconfirmed reports indicate that several people, estimated to be around 10 to 12 passengers, have sustained injuries in the mishap. Upon receiving information about the tragic incident, local police and administration officials, along with medical and rescue teams, rushed to the spot. Local residents immediately launched a rescue operation to evacuate the trapped passengers from the badly damaged vehicle.
The injured passengers are currently being shifted to nearby healthcare facilities for urgent medical attention. However, an official confirmation regarding the exact cause of the accident and the final count of the injured is still awaited as rescue operations are actively underway.
Published by True Roots Media Network