J-K: Two dead, 25 injured as bus plunges into gorge in Doda

Jammu, Jul 13 (PTI) Two persons were killed and 25 injured when a bus skidded off the road and plunged into a 200-feet-deep gorge in hilly Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said.

The accident took place near Bhatyas at around 10.25 am when the private mini bus was on its way to Thathri from Bhalessa, the officials said.

They said one woman was found dead by the rescuers on the spot, while another succumbed to her injuries at a hospital.

The nine other injured persons, whose condition was stated to be serious, are being treated at the Government Medical College in Doda, the officials said. PTI

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