As many as 39 Amarnath pilgrims were injured when their bus skidded off the road in Central Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Tuesday, officials said.
According to local accounts, the bus fell on a house at Hariganwan after the driver lost control of the vehicle while navigating a curve.
The house suffered intense damage, but this also prevented the bus from rolling down into the Sindh River, averting a major loss of life. Luckily, there was no one in the house at the time of the accident, officials said.
Officials said the bus was returning from the Baltal base after 39 Yatris performed darshan at the holy cave shrine.
Shortly after the accident, the Yatris were taken to the local hospital for medical treatment, they said.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, in a post on X, wrote: "Spoke with Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal, and health officials, and enquired about the health condition of Shri Amarnathji Yatra pilgrims injured in the unfortunate road accident earlier this morning at Ganiwan, Ganderbal. 39 pilgrims returning after darshan of Baba Barfani sustained injuries and are currently undergoing treatment at SKIMS."
He said he had directed all officials to ensure necessary aid and assistance for those injured in the accident.
"I pray to Lord Shiva for the speedy recovery of the injured devotees," Sinha said.
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