Bus Accident in Jammu Claims 21 Lives, Leaves 40 Injured

Tragic Bus Accident in Jammu Claims 21 Lives, Leaves 40 Injured

The ill-fated bus, carrying pilgrims from Haryana's Kurukshetra to the Shiv Khori shrine in Jammu plunged 150 ft down a steep gorge.

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Accident unfolded as the bus was navigating a blind curve. Witnesses recounted the harrowing moments leading up to the crash.

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Emergency response teams swiftly moved into action following the accident. 36 passengers, were transferred to the GMC hospital in Jammu.

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