Srinagar, Oct 21: Two passengers were killed and 15 sustained injuries when a bus they were travelling in met with an accident in Udhampur district.

Police said that a bus this morning skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge at Gulli Gala while heading from Pechound to Ramnagar on Basantgarh-Ramnagar road in Udhampur district.
Locals along with police and army immediately swung into action and launched a rescue operation.
"At least 17 passengers travelling in the bus suffered injuries and eight out of them were shifted to Ramnagar hospital," they said.
Police stated that two with critical head injuries including a woman and a minor girl succumbed while being shifted to the Ramanagar hospital.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh updated on X, "unfortunately, two casualties have been reported. Ten injured have reached SDH Ramnagar. Out of 10, three are on their way to GMC Udhampur and three more ambulances are about to reach SDH Ramnagar."
"Meanwhile, I have taken up the issue of construction of Ramnagar to Basantgarh road with the BRO authorities at Delhi," he posted.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a tragic bus accident in Ramnagar, Udhampur.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor wrote, "Distressed to learn about the loss of lives due to a tragic bus accident in Ramnagar, Udhampur. My condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. I have directed the District Administration to provide all necessary assistance to the affected families and ensure the best possible treatment to those who have been injured in the accident."
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also expressed grief over the deaths in Udhampur accident.