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Two Killed, Five Injured in Reasi-Bakal Minibus Crash
A passenger minibus crashed in Reasi district.
The accident happened near the Batalgala Tunnel on the Reasi-Bakal road.
Seven people were taken to District Hospital Reasi.
Two people had already died when they arrived.
Five other people were hurt.
Two of the injured needed treatment at a different medical centre.
Three people with minor injuries stayed at the local hospital.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed sympathy to the families.
The reports did not say what caused the crash.
A passenger minibus crashed on the Reasi-Bakal road near the Batalgala Tunnel on Monday.
Two passengers were brought dead and five others were injured.
All seven people were taken to District Hospital Reasi after the crash.
Two critically injured passengers were referred to a higher medical centre for specialised treatment.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed grief and directed authorities to provide the injured with the best possible medical care.
- Who
- Seven minibus passengers were involved; two died and five were injured.
- What
- A passenger minibus crashed, causing two deaths and five injuries.
- Where
- The Reasi-Bakal road near the Batalgala Tunnel in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- When
- Monday, September 14, 2026.
- Why
- The cause of the crash was not stated.
Key facts
- Deaths
- 2
- Injured
- 5
- People taken to hospital
- 7
- Crash location
- Reasi-Bakal road near the Batalgala Tunnel
- Hospital
- District Hospital Reasi
- Referred for specialised treatment
- 2 critically injured passengers
- Local treatment
- 3 passengers with minor injuries
Quotes
Office of the Chief Minister, Jammu and Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister's Office, which announced Omar Abdullah's response.
“The Chief Minister has expressed deep grief over the tragic road accident in Reasi, in which two persons have lost their lives, and a few others have been injured. He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and directed the authorities to provide the best possible medical care to those injured.”
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Dr Karamvir Singh
Medical Superintendent of District Hospital Reasi.
“A total of 7 people were brought here. Two were brought dead, two were referred, and the rest of them, with minor injuries, are being treated here itself.”
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