Lagatar24 Desk
Poonch, Sept14: As many as 11 people died and 25 others were injured on Wednesday in a minibus accident that occurred in the Sawjian area of Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir.
According to Mandi Tehsildar Shehzad Latif, the injured have been taken urgently to the hospital in Mandi for treatment.
The incident happened as the bus was travelling from Sawjian to Mandi. The Indian Army is now conducting the rescue operation.
UPDATE | 11 total deaths yet reported in the mini-bus accident that occurred in the Sawjian area of Poonch in J&K.
— ANI (@ANI) September 14, 2022
Meanwhile, Lt Governor of J&K, Manoj Sinha announces relief of Rs 5 lakh each for family members of the deceased. Also directs authorities to provide the best treatment to those injured.