Jammu: At least four people were killed and over 25 were injured when a bus carrying Vaishno Devi pilgrims caught fire on Friday afternoon in Katra area of Reasi district in Jammu.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed grief over the incident and directed the district administration to ensure best possible treatment to the injured.
Officials said the bus carrying pilgrims from Katra to Jammu caught fire near Nomen at around 4 pm and the fire engulfed the entire vehicle leaving no chance for the occupants to get out of the bus. gave.
“Four people were burnt alive, while over 25 people suffered burns,” he said. “After being evacuated, the injured were shifted to a nearby medical facility, from where 23 were referred to the Government Medical College, Jammu for specialized treatment,” he said.
He said the identity of the four dead, including a child, is yet to be ascertained.
Among the injured are 11 from Uttar Pradesh), three from Delhi and one each from Madhya Pradesh and Haryana, while others are locals.
Reasi Deputy Commissioner Babila Rakwal said, “The administration acted swiftly on getting information and launched a massive rescue operation.
Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Mukesh Singh said: “The probable cause of the fire is being ascertained and an FSL team has been deployed at the spot. Further details will follow. ,
Meanwhile, Union Minister Jitendra Singh assured all possible help to the injured.
“Just spoke to the Deputy Commissioner, #Reasi (J&K), Ms. Babila Rakhwal, soon after getting information about the bus accident in #Katra. 2 casualties were reported, the injured were shifted to Narayana Hospital. All possible help will be provided to the injured, financially and otherwise,” tweeted Singh.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed grief over the incident and directed the district administration to ensure best possible treatment to the injured.
Officials said the bus carrying pilgrims from Katra to Jammu caught fire near Nomen at around 4 pm and the fire engulfed the entire vehicle leaving no chance for the occupants to get out of the bus. gave.
“Four people were burnt alive, while over 25 people suffered burns,” he said. “After being evacuated, the injured were shifted to a nearby medical facility, from where 23 were referred to the Government Medical College, Jammu for specialized treatment,” he said.
He said the identity of the four dead, including a child, is yet to be ascertained.
Among the injured are 11 from Uttar Pradesh), three from Delhi and one each from Madhya Pradesh and Haryana, while others are locals.
Reasi Deputy Commissioner Babila Rakwal said, “The administration acted swiftly on getting information and launched a massive rescue operation.
Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Mukesh Singh said: “The probable cause of the fire is being ascertained and an FSL team has been deployed at the spot. Further details will follow. ,
Meanwhile, Union Minister Jitendra Singh assured all possible help to the injured.
“Just spoke to the Deputy Commissioner, #Reasi (J&K), Ms. Babila Rakhwal, soon after getting information about the bus accident in #Katra. 2 casualties were reported, the injured were shifted to Narayana Hospital. All possible help will be provided to the injured, financially and otherwise,” tweeted Singh.
Shortly after getting the information about the bus accident in Katra, just spoke to the Deputy Commissioner, #Reasi (J&K… https://t.co/PfIrRgqSxp)
— Dr. Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) 1652441619000
The Lieutenant Governor also expressed grief over the incident and directed the district administration to ensure best possible treatment to the injured.
@OfficeOfLGJandK tweeted, “Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the tragic bus incident in Katra. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. Directed the district administration to ensure all possible treatment to the injured.