At least 15 people were killed and 20 injured after a bus overturned in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district. Rescue teams rushed to the scene, while leaders expressed grief and authorities arranged urgent medical aid, including airlifting critically injured passengers.
At least 15 people have been reported dead and 20 wounded after the bus turned upside down in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning.
The tragic bus accident occurred in the Khagot area of Ramnagar in the district. Authorities rushed multiple ambulances to the scene shortly after being alerted, launching rescue operations immediately.
Several leaders took to social media to share updates and express condolences for those affected by the incident. Union Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed the accident and stated that he spoke to Udhampur Deputy Commissioner (DC) Minga Sherpa following the accident involving a public transport bus travelling from Ramnagar.
He added that rescue operations were launched and authorities were arranging medical aid for the injured.
#WATCH || Jammu and Kashmir: 15 people were killed and several others injured after a bus met with an accident in Udhampur near Jalo village on the Rajnagar–Udhampur road. Rescue operations were launched immediately.
LG @manojsinha_ and Union Minister @DrJitendraSingh expressed… pic.twitter.com/XA0QqjfhQ1
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) April 20, 2026
“Just now spoke to DC Udhampur, Sh Minga Sherpa after learning about a tragic road accident, less than an hour ago, at village Kanote, involving a public transport bus on way from Ramnagar to Udhampur. The rescue operation has been immediately undertaken. Heavy casualties are expected. All possible assistance is being provided. The injured will be shifted for medical aid,” the Union Minister tweeted.
Accident Update Ramnagar-Udhampur:
In the tragic road accident of a transport bus near Kaghote Nalla , as of now, 16 persons have died on the spot, and several others have sustained serious injuries.Rescue and evacuation operations are currently underway with teams from Police,…
— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) April 20, 2026
BJP further notified that further arrangements for the airlifting of the ones infrared were being made.
“Arrangements being made to airlift the seriously injured. I am in constant touch with the local administration as well as our local workers team led by Sh Rajinder Sharma,” he added.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed deep sorrow over the tragic bus accident in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, saying the loss of precious lives in the incident is deeply painful.
Deeply saddened by the tragic bus accident in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir. The loss of precious lives in this incident is very painful. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured and strength to all…
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) April 20, 2026
“My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured and strength to all those affected,” he wrote on his X.
Further, J&K Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha condoled the deaths of passengers in the tragic accident, calling the incident “heartbreaking” and extending condolences to the bereaved families. The LG also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
First Published:
April 20, 2026, 12:36 IST
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