May 30th 2024.
Jammu: A tragic accident on Thursday in the Akhnoor area of Jammu district has claimed the lives of 21 people, with 69 others injured. The incident has left the entire community in shock and mourning. Medical professionals at the Akhnoor hospital have confirmed that 21 bodies were brought to the hospital, while the remaining 69 injured individuals were also brought in for treatment.
According to reports, the victims were pilgrims from Hathras who were on their way to the Shiv Khori temple in the Reasi district of the Jammu division. The bus they were traveling in had gone out of the driver's control and veered off the road, ultimately falling into a 150 ft deep gorge in the Chungi Morh area of Akhnoor on the Jammu-Poonch highway. This unfortunate incident has left many families devastated and struggling to come to terms with their losses.
Some of the critically injured passengers were transferred to the government medical college hospital in Jammu city for specialized treatment. The medical staff at the hospital are doing everything in their power to provide the best care for the injured individuals. The President, Droupadi Murmu, and the Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, have both expressed their deepest condolences and grief over the tragedy.
In a statement, President Murmu shared, "I am deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the bus accident in Akhnoor near Jammu. My heart goes out to the families of the victims. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured individuals." Lt Governor Sinha also expressed his condolences and offered his prayers for the injured, stating, "The bus accident in Akhnoor, Jammu is truly heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their loved ones. I am also praying for the quick recovery of those who were injured in this tragic incident. The government is extending all possible assistance to the affected families and providing medical care to the injured."
This devastating accident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for stricter measures to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. Our hearts go out to the families of the victims and we hope for the speedy recovery of the injured individuals. Let us all come together to support and comfort those who have been affected by this tragedy.
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