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Bus Crash Injures Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims in J&K
A bus carrying pilgrims on the Amarnath Yatra skidded off the road and crashed into a house in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir.
The accident happened early in the morning on July 28, 2026.
The bus was heading towards the Amarnath Cave Shrine when the driver lost control while negotiating a sharp curve.
The bus then veered off the road and crashed into a house.
Luckily, no one was inside the house at the time.
Many people were hurt, but rescue teams quickly arrived to help.
The injured pilgrims were taken to hospitals for treatment.
The exact cause of the accident is still being investigated.
A bus carrying Amarnath Yatra pilgrims skidded off the road and crashed into a house in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir.
The accident occurred at the S-Mode stretch in Hariganiwan near Gund in Ganderbal district.
The driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a sharp curve.
Rescue teams from the Indian Army, CRPF, ITBP, and Jammu and Kashmir Police assisted in evacuating the injured.
All 31 injured pilgrims were taken to hospitals for treatment.
- Who
- Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi
- What
- A bus carrying pilgrims skidded off the road and crashed onto a house
- Where
- Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir
- When
- July 28, 2026
- Why
- The driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a sharp curve
Driver Error
Road Conditions
Cause of Accident
Driver Error
The driver lost control of the speeding vehicle while negotiating a sharp curve.
Road Conditions
The accident occurred on a treacherous stretch of the road, which may have contributed to the crash.
Key facts
- Date
- July 28, 2026
- Location
- Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir
- Number of Injured
- 31
- Rescue Teams Involved
- Indian Army, CRPF, ITBP, Jammu and Kashmir Police
- Hospitals Involved
- Sub-District Hospital Kangan, SKIMS Srinagar
- States of Origin of Pilgrims
- Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi
Quotes
Manoj Sinha
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir
““Spoke with Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal and health officials and inquired about the health condition of Shri Amarnathji Yatra pilgrims injured in the unfortunate road accident earlier this morning at Ganiwan, Ganderbal. Thirty-nine pilgrims returning after Darshan of Baba Barfani sustained injuries and are currently undergoing treatment at SKIMS. I have directed the health officials to ensure all necessary assistance and the best possible medical care. I pray to Lord Shiva for the speedy ...”
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Sources
Bus Carrying Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims Skids Off Road, Crashes Onto House In J&K's Ganderbal; Many Injured
31 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims injured after bus skids off road in J&K's Ganderbal
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J&K: Several Amarnath Pilgrims Injured as Bus Plunges into Gorge
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