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{{Short description|2023 bus accident in India}}
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| date = 15 November 2023
| time = 11:50 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| location = [[Doda district]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]
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On 15 November 2023, 39 people died and 17 more were injured when the driver of a passenger bus lost control and the vehicle plunged into a {{Convert|300|–|400|ft|m|abbr=on}} deep gorge in the hilly area of [[Doda district]] in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 November 2023 |title=37 killed, 19 hurt as bus falls into gorge in J&K's Doda: Officials |url=https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/36-killed-19-hurt-as-bus-falls-into-gorge-in-j-k-s-doda-officials-123111500442_1.html |website=Business standard |access-date=15 November 2023 |archive-date=15 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231115144225/https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/36-killed-19-hurt-as-bus-falls-into-gorge-in-j-k-s-doda-officials-123111500442_1.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=15 November 2023 |title=39 killed, 17 injured as bus falls into deep gorge in JK's Doda; PM announces ex-gratia |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jammu/many-feared-dead-after-bus-falls-into-gorge-in-jammu-and-kashmirs-doda-district/articleshow/105229774.cms |access-date=15 November 2023 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=15 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231115150006/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jammu/many-feared-dead-after-bus-falls-into-gorge-in-jammu-and-kashmirs-doda-district/articleshow/105229774.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2023-11-15 |title=38 killed, 17 injured in J&K as bus plunges into 400-ft gorge |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/at-least-10-dead-as-bus-falls-into-gorge-in-jammu-and-kashmirs-doda-9027520/ |access-date=2023-11-18 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=15 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231115144226/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/at-least-10-dead-as-bus-falls-into-gorge-in-jammu-and-kashmirs-doda-9027520/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Crash==
The bus, which had registration number JK02CN-6555, was carrying 54 passengers, a driver and a conductor, when it plunged from the [[National Highway 244 (India)|Batote-Kishtwar national highway]] near Trungal-Assar and fell {{Convert|300|–|400|ft|m|abbr=off}} down a gorge. The bus landed on a disused road, {{Convert|4|km|mi|order=flip}} from [[Rajgarh, Jammu and Kashmir|Rajgarh]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 November 2023 |title=36 killed as bus falls into gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/at-least-10-dead-as-bus-falls-into-gorge-in-jammu-and-kashmirs-doda-9027520/ |access-date=15 November 2023 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=15 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231115144226/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/at-least-10-dead-as-bus-falls-into-gorge-in-jammu-and-kashmirs-doda-9027520/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=15 November 2023 |title=36 killed as bus falls into gorge in J&K's Doda district |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/many-dead-dozens-injured-in-doda-bus-accident/article67535461.ece |access-date=15 November 2023 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=15 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231115144225/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/many-dead-dozens-injured-in-doda-bus-accident/article67535461.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> The bus was over its 38 passenger capacity, which may have contributed to the driver being unable to negotiate the tight turn.<ref name=":0" />
==Rescue==
Soon after the incident, [[Ababeel (NGO)|Ababeel]] and Al-Khair Organisation volunteers, along with locals, initiated the rescue operation.<ref>{{cite news | title=Locals blame 'dilapidated' roads for mishaps | edition=Delhi | website=[[The Tribune (India)]] | date=16 November 2023 | url=https://epaper.tribuneindia.com/c/73902590 | access-date=19 November 2023 | archive-date=19 November 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119081142/https://epaper.tribuneindia.com/c/73902590 | url-status=live }}</ref> They were later joined by the police, SDRF, and other government rescue agencies. Indian Air Force helicopters were called for airlifting the critically wounded.<ref>{{cite news | title=Measures initiated by administration after Doda bus accident: Seriously injured airlifted to Jammu in IAF choppers | website=[[The Tribune (India)]] | date=17 November 2023 | url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/j-k/measures-initiated-by-administration-after-doda-bus-accident-seriously-injured-airlifted-to-jammu-in-iaf-choppers-563004 | access-date=19 November 2023 | archive-date=19 November 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119081141/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/j-k/measures-initiated-by-administration-after-doda-bus-accident-seriously-injured-airlifted-to-jammu-in-iaf-choppers-563004 | url-status=live }}</ref>

==Responses==
[[Narendra Modi|Prime Minister Narendra Modi]] issued a statement expressing distress and extended condolences to the families. He announced compensation payments of Rs. 2 lakh from the [[Prime Minister's National Relief Fund]] for each victim and Rs. 50,000 for the injured.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jammu Bus Accident: 36 Dead, Many Injured as Vehicle Falls into Chenab River Gorge in Doda; PM Modi Declares ₹2 Lakh Ex-Gratia |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/jk-at-least-20-killed-several-injured-as-bus-plunges-into-chenab-river-gorge-in-doda-disturbing-visuals-surface |access-date=15 November 2023 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en |archive-date=15 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231115150849/https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/jk-at-least-20-killed-several-injured-as-bus-plunges-into-chenab-river-gorge-in-doda-disturbing-visuals-surface |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Amit Shah|Home Minister Amit Shah]] shared anguish over the loss of lives, conveyed condolences to the families, and acknowledged the ongoing rescue operations by local administration.<ref name="i719">{{cite news |author=Anzer Ayoob |date=15 November 2023 |title=Doda Bus Accident Toll Reaches 39 as Three More Succumb |website=[[The Chenab Times]] |url=https://thechenabtimes.com/2023/11/15/doda-accident-atleast-36-lost-lives-in-bus-accident-toll-may-rise-pm-modi-announces-ex-gratia/ |access-date=17 November 2023 |archive-date=17 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231117032922/https://thechenabtimes.com/2023/11/15/doda-accident-atleast-36-lost-lives-in-bus-accident-toll-may-rise-pm-modi-announces-ex-gratia/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Manoj Sinha|Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha]] expressed sorrow and offered condolences to the bereaved families. He directed the division commissioner and district administrator to provide assistance.<ref name="i719" />

[[Mehbooba Mufti|PDP President Mehbooba Mufti]] conveyed shock and sadness, offering condolences. She urged expedited rescue operations by the administration.<ref name="i719" /> [[Ghulam Nabi Azad|DPAP Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad]] emphasized the need for improved road infrastructure and urged support for affected families. He called on Sinha to ensure that necessary assistance is provided.<ref name="i719" />

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Dr. Katy Jane at 08:56, 31 January 2025