11-Jul-2024 11:45 PM
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Jammu, July 11 (Reporter) At least five pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Yatra on Thursday evening suffered injuries when a bus ferrying them met with an accident near Ban Toll in Nagrota area here in the city outskirts.
Police said that a bus ferrying Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims on its way from Baltal towards Jammu, collided with another vehicle near Ban Toll.
“Five passengers suffered injuries in the mishap,” said police.
They said that police and army team on patrol immediately swung into action.
Jammu based PRO Defence said posted on ‘X’ a Yatri bus returning from Amarnath Yatra met with an accident near #BanTollNagrota on NH 44. #IndianArmy in a swift coordinated action with civil administration rescued the yatris.”
“Passengers stuck inside the bus were extricated and those with serious injuries were evacuated. Army medical team responded immediately and provided vital medical aid to the injured passengers on the spot,” he posted.
The injured however, after first aid were shifted to the Yatri Niwas base camp in another vehicle.
Police however, have registered a case and started the investigation...////...