On Thursday, a minibus travelling from Thathri to Doda crashed into a canyon, killing eight passengers and injuring numerous more. According to reports, a rescue operation is underway at the accident scene.
Read also: Alec Baldwin cancels other projects following ‘Rust’ accident
The Prime Minister also offered ex-gratia payments of Rs 2 lakh to the relatives of those who died and Rs 50,000 to those injured. Union Minister Jitendra Singh expressed his sorrow at the event and stated that the local authorities would offer all necessary support.
According to the authorities, the injured were brought to several hospitals. According to reports, people and police officials raced to the scene to make rescue efforts following the tragedy. As it rolled down the slope, the minibus shattered into pieces. According to the police officer, the death toll is expected to rise due to the serious state of some of the injured, according to the police. The accident’s cause was being investigated.
Read also: 2 killed, 4 injured in road accident on Yamuna Expressway
Overloading, poor road conditions, and irresponsible driving are significant causes of fatal road accidents in India. Officials estimate that over 150,000 people are killed each year in India’s half-million vehicle accidents. However, Nitin Gadkari, India’s federal minister for road transport and roads, has stated that the government has set a goal to cut road accident mortality by half by 2024.
