J&K Accident: Ramnagar-Udhampur Bus Rolls Down Gorge at Kanote; Rescue Ops Underway
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir), April 20, 2026 — A devastating road accident occurred in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Monday morning, resulting in the deaths of at least seven passengers and leaving several others severely injured.
The tragedy unfolded when a public transport bus, traveling from Ramnagar to Udhampur, lost control and rolled down into a deep, steep gorge near Kanote village.
“Heavy Casualties Expected”
The incident was first confirmed via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Akashvani News Jammu, which reported: “Breaking: Major bus accident reported at Ramnagar in #Udhampur district, several passengers injured. Rescue operation underway; more details awaited.”
Breaking: Major bus accident reported at Ramnagar in #Udhampur district, several passengers injured. Rescue operation underway; more details awaited.
@airnewsalerts @udhadm @UdhampurPolice
Report: @DubeyAchin pic.twitter.com/7MHRYPot4O— Akashvani News Jammu (@radionews_jammu) April 20, 2026
Local emergency response teams, police units, and district administration officials rushed to the accident site immediately to initiate rescue efforts in the difficult terrain. Given the depth of the gorge and the impact of the crash, authorities fear the casualty count could rise as rescue operations continue.
High-Level Response and Airlift Operations
Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who represents the Udhampur constituency, took to social media to share immediate updates after speaking directly with the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Udhampur, Minga Sherpa.
“Just now spoke to DC Udhampur… after learning about a tragic road accident, less than an hour ago, at village Kanote, involving a public transport bus on way from Ramnagar to Udhampur,” the Union Minister posted on X.
Just now spoke to DC Udhampur, Sh Minga Sherpa after learning about a tragic road accident, less than an hour ago, at village Kanote, involving a public transport bus on way from Ramnagar to Udhampur .
The rescue operation has been immediately undertaken. Heavy casualties…
— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) April 20, 2026
Stating that the rescue operation was launched immediately, he added a grim note: “Heavy casualties are expected. All possible assistance is being provided. The injured will be shifted for medical aid. Arrangements are being made to airlift the seriously injured.”
At this time, seven fatalities have been officially confirmed. The exact cause of the accident—whether it was a mechanical failure, driver error, or treacherous road conditions—is yet to be determined by the investigating authorities. Rescue teams are currently prioritizing the evacuation of the survivors to specialized medical facilities.
