A tragic road accident in the Behnipora area of Rajwar, Handwara, claimed the life of a government school teacher and left at least 20 others injured after a passenger bus overturned on Tuesday.
Eyewitnesses said the vehicle skidded off the road and turned turtle while negotiating a curve. Locals, along with Police and Army personnel, quickly reached the spot and launched a rescue operation.
All the injured were shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara. Dr Ajaz Bhat, Superintendent of Associated District Hospital GMC Handwara, confirmed receiving 20 injured passengers. “They are under close observation, and their condition will be assessed thoroughly,” he said.
A police official said preliminary investigation suggests the driver may have lost control of the bus while navigating a sharp turn. The exact cause of the mishap is under investigation.(KINS)
