Multiple Road Accidents in Jammu and Kashmir Leave Many Injured

Recent road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir have resulted in injuries to over 30 individuals. The first incident involved a bus accident in Budgam, while the second was a collision between three vehicles in Baramulla. Local residents played a crucial role in the rescue efforts. Authorities are investigating the causes of these accidents, which are often attributed to reckless driving and poor road conditions. Read on for more details about these incidents and the ongoing investigations.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 1, 2026, 15:35 IST

Overview of Recent Accidents

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Srinagar, July 1: Officials reported that at least 30 individuals sustained injuries in two separate road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

In the first incident, a passenger bus was involved in an accident at Kawnar, located near Nasrullahpora in the Budgam district, resulting in injuries to 25 people, including the driver. The bus was en route from Beerwah to Budgam when the mishap occurred, although the exact cause remains unclear.

Local residents quickly responded to the scene before emergency services arrived, assisting in the evacuation of injured passengers from the wrecked bus.

The injured were transported to the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) in Budgam for medical attention, but their conditions have not been disclosed.

Authorities have acknowledged the incident and are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.

In a second accident, five individuals were hurt when three vehicles collided in the Pattan area of Baramulla district. This incident occurred near the Zangam Petrol Pump and involved a car with registration number JK15-9826, a dumper JK15B-0013, and an SUV JK15C-8800, all registered in Bandipora.

Among the five injured, two were transferred to JVC Hospital in Srinagar for further treatment, while the remaining three were taken to the Trauma Hospital in Pattan.

Police have also taken note of this incident and have initiated an investigation. Traffic was temporarily disrupted due to the accident but has since been restored.

Earlier, on June 28, a road accident in Reasi district resulted in injuries to eight personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and a civilian driver when their bus overturned along the Tarakote route to the shrine.

Factors such as excessive speed, overloading, aggressive driving, distractions from mobile phone use, and poor road conditions are frequently cited as contributors to accidents in this region.

The mountainous areas of Poonch, Rajouri, Doda, Kishtwar, Reasi, Ramban, and Udhampur are particularly known for hazardous roads where reckless driving often leads to tragic outcomes.