AMN / WEB DESK
At least five people were killed and around 25 others injured today after a bus met with an accident in Rajouri district of Jammu division. According to reports the vehicle had been on its way from Poonch to Jammu when the incident took place near Bhimber Gali in Rajouri district. The driver allegedly lost control and the bus fell into the deep gorge at Deri Ralyote village.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha express sorrow over the loss of lives. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered condolence for the loss of lives and announced 2 lakh rupees as ex-gratia each from the PM’s National Relief Fund for the next of kin of the deceased. More details about the incident are awaited.