Srinagar: A girl student was killed and 23 others sustained injuries after their bus overturned in Vodhpora in Handwara sub-district on Saturday, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
The officials said that the bus was carrying students from Degree College Sogam in Kupwara on a picnic to Pahalgam. Suddenly the bus lost control and when met with a tragic accident.
The bus reportedly skidded off the road and overturned, leaving several students injured.
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“All the injured children were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, one of them was declared dead on arrival,” said an official.
Locals Rushed For Help
Soon after the incident, locals and emergency services rushed to the spot to rescue the injured and shift them to Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara. Meanwhile, hospital authorities confirmed that a female student lost her life, while several others were being treated for multiple injuries, adding that few remain in critical condition.
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The deceased student has been identified as Tabassum Mushtaq.
A case has been registered and further investigation is underway.
