Bus accident: At least seven passengers died and 20 others, including three children and 17 women, were injured when a private bus travelling from Leh to Eastern Ladakh fell into a gorge on Thursday, officials said. The injured have been shifted to the District Hospital SNM in Leh, with some reportedly in critical condition.
Leh Deputy Commissioner Santosh Sukhadeve said that the bus, carrying staff members of a school to a wedding function, plunged into a gorge in the Durbuk area.
"Six passengers died and 22 others were injured when a private bus travelling from Leh to Eastern Ladakh fell into a 200 metre deep gorge. The injured have been shifted to District Hospital SNM Leh. Some of them are critical. Further details awaited," said DC Leh, Santosh Sukadeva.
Indian Army provide immediate assistance
In a swift and compassionate response, Indian Army personnel deployed near Durbuk, Ladakh, rendered crucial assistance following a tragic accident involving a civilian school bus today at approximately 11 am. The bus, carrying 27 passengers, lost control and plunged into a gorge approximately 5 km from Durbuk.
The accident was promptly noticed by the Indian Army troops in the vicinity, who immediately rushed to the scene and initiated the evacuation of the victims. Demonstrating remarkable efficiency and care, the soldiers quickly transported all 27 casualties to nearby medical facilities. The injured were initially evacuated to the Military Hospital and Primary Health Centre at Tangste, where they received urgent medical attention.
Recognising the severity of the injuries, the Indian Army employed its aviation assets, conducting 14 sorties using Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) and Cheetal Helicopters to airlift the casualties to the Military Hospital in Leh. Following an initial examination and treatment, 20 of the injured were transferred to Sonam Norbu Memorial (SNM) Hospital in Leh for specialised care.
One casualty, suffering from a spinal injury, was retained at the Military Hospital in Leh for an MRI and further treatment.
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