Eighteen Tourists Injured in Road Accident in Ganderbal, Six in Critical Condition
A road accident in Ganderbal leaves 18 tourists injured, with six in critical condition. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene.
Ganderbal, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : A serious road accident occurred in Ganderbal, Kashmir, when a vehicle carrying tourists skidded off the road and fell into a 60-foot gorge near Gund. The incident, which took place on November 10, left 18 tourists injured, with six of them in critical condition.
Local residents and police rushed to the scene to assist the victims immediately following the crash. Given the urgent medical needs of all passengers, emergency services were mobilized from various parts of the area.
Ambulances were dispatched from several healthcare facilities, including primary health centers in Sonamarg, Gund, and Ganiwan. The injured were initially taken to the Gund health center for primary care and immediate medical assistance before being transferred to hospitals in Srinagar for further treatment.
Reports indicate that six of the injured tourists have been admitted to hospitals in Srinagar in serious condition. Rajesh Raina, the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Kangan, confirmed that 18 individuals, including the driver, were hurt in the accident.
Among the injured, 12 have been identified, including tourists from Ahmedabad and Surat in Gujarat, Murshidabad in West Bengal, and Gurdaspur in Punjab. Notable names include Sharda B. (58) and Ramesh Bhai (59) from Ahmedabad, Daisha (42) from Surat, and Swarnadyuti Ghosh (24) from West Bengal.
According to the provided details, several victims sustained head injuries, while one suffered a hip injury and another had a chest injury. In a statement on social media, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed his concern for the accident and stated that he had spoken to senior officials and the director of SKIMS regarding the injured tourists. He directed them to ensure the best possible treatment for the victims and wished for their swift recovery.
Despite the morning and evening chill, a significant number of tourists, particularly from West Bengal and Gujarat, are visiting the valley. Although winter tourism has yet to commence, the region is currently experiencing a late autumn tourism surge, providing some business for tour operators, hotel owners, taxi services, and others involved in the tourism sector during this typically quieter period.
