Incident Summary
A south‑bound sleeper bus on the Jammu‑Srinagar National Highway (NH‑44) lost traction and rolled over near Marog in the Ramban district. The vehicle was carrying 55 occupants at the time of the mishap.
Injuries Reported
The crash left 33 individuals hurt, comprising 29 men and four women. Among the injured were 32 tourists from West Bengal and one Nepali national.
Medical Assistance
All the patients received first‑aid at District Hospital Ramban. Nine whose conditions required higher‑level care were subsequently shifted to the Government Medical College in Jammu, where they remain under observation.
Rescue Operations
Police, rescue teams and district officials rushed to the scene immediately after the accident was reported. Coordinated efforts by senior traffic and district officers enabled the safe evacuation of passengers and the removal of the wreckage.
Traffic Impact
The overturned bus blocked the Jammu‑bound lane of NH‑44 for several hours, causing temporary congestion. Normal traffic resumed once the vehicle was cleared.
Ongoing Probe
Authorities are still investigating the exact reasons behind the bus overturn, awaiting further forensic and eyewitness information.
