5 Amarnath pilgrims among 6 injured in road accident in J&K’s Udhampur

Five Amarnath pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh were among six people injured when a vehicle collided with a truck on the Jammu‑Srinagar highway at Jakhani in Udhampur district. The incident was reported by local news outlets. The vehicle was involved in a collision with a truck, and the truck remained stationary after the impact, causing injuries to all six occupants. The six were taken to a nearby hospital where they received treatment. The vehicle was a passenger car, and the truck was a heavy goods vehicle commonly seen on this route. The pilgrims, identified as Amarnath devotees, were traveling along the highway as part of a larger convoy making the journey, though the exact size of the group was not specified. The driver of the car was among those hospitalized, and he remained under medical observation. The Jammu‑Srinagar highway is a major transport artery that connects Jammu and Srinagar and sees heavy traffic, especially during pilgrimage seasons when large numbers of devotees travel the route. Jakhani lies along a stretch of the road that sees frequent vehicle movement, linking the Kashmir Valley with the Jammu region. This section of the highway is often used by both commercial trucks and pilgrim vehicles, creating a busy environment for drivers. Authorities have not released details about the cause of the crash, and no official statement regarding compensation or further action has been issued at this time.

Source: Hindustan Times