Two killed, 42 others injured in Mendhar bus accident

Jammu, May 06: Two People were killed while as forty-two others were injured after a bus met with an accident at Ghani Mendhar area of Poonch district on Tuesday.

Officials told GNS that today morning, a bus bearing registration number JK02x-1671 enroute from Ghani Mendhar lost its control and fell down into gorge.

In the incident, two passengers died on the spot, while forty-two others were injured. Soon after, a team comprising police, army personnel, and locals reached the spot and started the rescue operation.

Confirming the incident BMO Mendhar, Dr Ashfaq Ahmad told GNS that two people were brought dead while forty-two others were injured people.

Among the forty-two, the critically injured have been referred to GMC Rajouri for advanced treatment," he added

Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the accident.