Five persons, including four tourists, were injured on Wednesday after a tourist bus overturned in Tangmarg area of Baramulla district in north Kashmir, officials said.
The accident took place in the main market area of Tangmarg, a key transit point leading to the renowned tourist destination of Gulmarg.
According to officials, the bus carrying tourists lost balance and overturned, leaving four tourists and the local driver injured. Rescue teams and local authorities rushed to the spot immediately after the incident and shifted the injured persons to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Officials said all five injured individuals are receiving medical care and their condition is reported to be stable.
The exact cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained. Police have taken cognizance of the incident and further investigation is underway.
The accident comes during the peak tourist season in Kashmir, when thousands of visitors are arriving in the Valley to explore popular destinations, including Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Srinagar.
Authorities have urged drivers to exercise caution while navigating the hilly roads and busy market areas to ensure the safety of tourists and local residents.
