Shivam Bakshi
Kathu, Jun 24 (NVI): At least 18 people were injured after a minibus carrying pilgrims to the Sukrala Mata shrine met with an accident in the Simbli area of Kathua district on Wednesday, officials said.
The minibus, bearing registration number JK21B-7776, was on its way to the revered Sukrala Mata shrine when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle in Simbli, resulting in the accident, they said.
Eighteen passengers sustained injuries and were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. The condition of some of the injured was stated to be stable, officials said.
Police have taken cognisance of the incident and initiated further investigation into the cause of the accident.(NVI)
