By Kavita Mistry 
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At least 16 people have been injured after a minibus overturned on the Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch Highway. A rescue operation was carried out by locals.
A file photo of the Jammu Kashmir Police (PTI)
At least 16 people, including multiple students, were injured when a minibus overturned at Thandikassi along the Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch National Highway.
According to police, the vehicle reportedly skidded off the road and toppled, causing injuries to multiple passengers on board.
Locals and police personnel rushed to the scene and began rescue operations, helping evacuate the injured from the vehicle.
All 16 injured persons were taken to the Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri for advanced treatment.
The cause of the accident was being probed.
In a separate accident, three people were killed and several others injured after a passenger bus fell into a gorge at Simrol Bheru Ghat between Indore and Mhow late Monday night.
According to the district administration, two people died on the spot, while one succumbed to injuries while being transported to the hospital. Nine others were taken to Indore’s MY Hospital, where three were reported to be in critical condition.
Around 30 passengers sustained minor injuries.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav called the accident “heartbreaking” and announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakhs.
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Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
November 04, 2025, 09:35 IST
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