4 killed, 24 injured after bus with pilgrims on board catches fire in J&K’s Katra
Four people were killed and 24 others were injured after a bus caught fire in Jammu and Kashmir.
In Short
- A bus with pilgrims on board caught fire near Katra in Jammu and Kashmir
- 4 people were killed and over 20 others were injured in the incident
- As per preliminary investigation, the fire started in the engine area of the bus
As many as two people were killed and 24 others were injured after a bus with pilgrims on board caught fire in Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra on Friday, May 13.
The bus was on its way to Jammu from Katra when it caught fire near Kharmal, located about 1.5 km from Katra.
Four pilgrims charred to death and 24 persons received burn injuries when a #Jammu bound bus from #Katra caught fire near #Nommai, 3 Kms from Katra today. 14 injureds shifted to GMC Jammu.
REPORT : @devjmu pic.twitter.com/ormMo26DmP — AIR News Jammu (@radionews_jammu) May 13, 2022
As per preliminary investigation, the blaze started from engine area which soon engulfed the whole bus.
Two persons died on the spot. The injured people were shifted to Katra for treatment.
Condoling the incident, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said, “Extremely pained by the loss of lives in the tragic bus incident in Katra. I offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. Directed district administration to ensure best possible treatment to the injured.”
Extremely pained by the loss of lives in the tragic bus incident in Katra. I offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. Directed district administration to ensure best possible treatment to the injured. — Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) May 13, 2022
Following the bus mishap, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that he has spoken to Deputy Commissioner, Reasi (J&K), Babila Rakhwal about the incident. He assured that all help will be provided to the injured.