At least 25 students, the majority of whom were girls, sustained injuries after a mini-bus overturned near the Super Speciality Hospital flyover in Jammu on Sunday. According to reports from the news agency JKNS, the vehicle lost control while in transit, causing it to overturn on the roadway.
Emergency services responded to the scene, and all injured individuals were transported to the Government Medical College (GMC) in Jammu for urgent medical care. Hospital officials have indicated that the students are currently in stable condition and are considered to be out of danger. Local authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash to determine the cause of the loss of control.
Following the incident, the Office of the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir issued a statement on social media platform X, expressing deep anguish over the accident. The Chief Minister acknowledged the gravity of the situation involving the students and has been briefed on the status of the victims. Further updates are expected as the investigation into the road safety conditions at the flyover site continues.
The report originates from a recognized regional news outlet and provides specific details regarding the location, nature of the incident, and the response from local authorities. While not corroborated by the provided international wire list, the details are consistent with standard reporting for local traffic accidents in the Jammu region.
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Original report: Greater Kashmir