Udhampur, Apr 20: In an accident on Monday morning, at least 19 people were killed, and several others were injured in the Ramnagar area of Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Reports said that soon after the incident, police, rescue teams and locals rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation to evacuate passengers trapped in the vehicle.
The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment, while arrangements were being made to provide urgent medical aid to the seriously injured.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said he spoke to the Deputy Commissioner of Udhampur after learning about the tragic accident and said he is in constant touch with the local administration. He said all possible assistance is being provided, and rescue measures were launched immediately.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed grief over the loss of lives and extended condolences to the bereaved families. He prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and said directions have been issued to the district administration, Police, SDRF and Health Department to ensure every possible assistance to those affected.
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also expressed deep sorrow over the incident, stating that the government stands firmly with the victims and their families in this hour of grief and that all necessary assistance is being extended.
