Amarnath Yatra Horror: 4 Buses Crash, 36 Pilgrims Injured on Jammu Highway

Jul 05, 2025 Khushi Kumari

Four buses carrying Amarnath pilgrims met with a serious accident near Chanderkot, Jammu-Srinagar Highway early Friday

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The last bus in the convoy reportedly suffered brake failure, crashing into stationary vehicles ahead

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The impact caused a domino collision, damaging four buses in the convoy headed towards Pahalgam

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With key allies beside him, Trump celebrated the signing, calling it “the greatest package America has ever seen”

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All buses were ferrying Amarnath Yatra devotees; the accident caused panic among the yatris

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Officials reported that 36 pilgrims were injured in the crash—most of them with minor injuries

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The incident occurred near the Chanderkot langer site, where buses were briefly stationed

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Emergency teams and locals rushed in to help, quickly evacuating and treating the injured

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