India: Bus accident, at least 38 people died

SGGP 11/16/2023 06:07

On the afternoon of November 15, a tragic bus accident occurred in the Indian-controlled Kashmir region, killing at least 38 people and injuring 17 others.

The scene of a bus accident in the Kashmir region of India on November 15, 2023. Photo: AFP/TTXVN

The 42-seat bus was en route to the southern city of Jammu from the town of Kishtwar when it skidded off a Himalayan highway and rolled about 200 meters down a slope onto another road in Indian-controlled Kashmir, AP reported.

Locals and authorities rushed to the accident site and rescue operations were launched. At least 10 people in critical condition have been shifted to a hospital in Jammu. The exact cause of the accident is under investigation.

India has one of the highest road accident death rates in the world , with hundreds of thousands of people killed and injured every year. Most accidents are caused by driver error, poorly maintained roads and old vehicles.

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/an-do-tai-nan-xe-khach-it-nhat-38-nguoi-thiet-mang-post714279.html