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At least 21 killed as bus crashes into Kashmir gorge

Al Jazeera · · 322 words · By Al Jazeera Staff
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“At least 21 people have been killed as a heavily overcrowded passenger bus skidded off the road and rolled down a steep, rocky slope into a gorge in Indian-controlled Kashmir.”
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Multiple web search results report that at least 21 people were killed when a bus skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Indian-controlled Kashmir. One source specifies 'at least 21 people' and another mentions 'at least 36 people,' indicating corroboration of the event and the death toll being in the multiple digits, originating from multiple search results.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Urdu: آزاد جموں و کشمیر, romanised: , lit. 'Free Jammu and Kashmir'), abbreviated as AJK and colloquially referred to as simply Azad Kashmir ( AH-zad kash-MEER), is a region ad…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azad_Kashmir
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jammu and Kashmir (abbr. J&K) is a region administered by India as a union territory and consists of the southern portion of the larger Kashmir region, which has been the subject of a dispute between …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jammu_and_Kashmir_(union_terri…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kashmir ( KASH-meer or kash-MEER) is the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent. Until the mid-19th century, the term Kashmir denoted only the Kashmir Valley between the Great Hi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashmir
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“An official reported that the accident occurred at around 8.30am (03:00GMT) on Monday near Kanote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, according to the Kashmir News Service (KNS).”
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The specific details regarding the time (8:30 am / 03:00 GMT) and location (Kanote village, Udhampur district) are only mentioned in the context of the initial claim and are not corroborated by the provided web search results, which are general news or accident reporting sites.
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web search NEUTRAL — View the latest news and breaking news today for U.S., world, weather, entertainment, politics and health at CNN.com.
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web search NEUTRAL — Accident News from Around the U.S. Accident Data Center serves as a one-stop resource to locate up-to-date information on major traffic accidents across the country. When someone you know has been in …
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web search NEUTRAL — Find recent car accidents near you today. Our live accident feed shows the latest traffic crashes, highway incidents, and emergency responses reported across the United States.
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“Civil administrator Prem Singh said that the 42-seater bus was carrying more than 60 people from the town of Ramnagar to the city of Udhampur when it hit an autorickshaw at a sharp curve in the mountainous region.”
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The specific details provided by 'Civil administrator Prem Singh' regarding the bus capacity (42-seater), passenger count (>60), route (Ramnagar to Udhampur), and the incident cause (hitting an autorickshaw at a sharp curve) are not corroborated by the provided web search results. The web search results mention different details (e.g., 42-seater bus carrying 63 people in Uttarakhand).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Akali Phula Singh Nihang (born Phula Singh; 14 January 1761 – 14 March 1823) was an Akali Nihang Sikh leader. He was a saint soldier of the Khalsa Shaheedan Misl and head of the Budha Dal in the early…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akali_Phula_Singh
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Barabanki district is one of the five districts of Ayodhya division in the central Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh, India. Barabanki city is the administrative headquarters of Barabanki district. Total …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barabanki_district
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ranjit Singh (Punjabi: ਰਣਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ; Persian: رنجیت سنگھ; c. 13 November 1780 – 27 June 1839), born as Buddh Singh (Punjabi: ਬੁੱਧ ਸਿੰਘ), was the founder and first maharaja of the Sikh Empire, ruling fro…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranjit_Singh
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“The bus veered off the road and fell about 30m (100 feet) into the gorge below.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that the bus veered off the road and fell into a gorge. While the exact depth varies (30m vs 200 feet), the core claim of veering off the road and falling into a gorge is reported by multiple independent sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 30 may refer to: 30 (number), the natural number following 29 and preceding 31 one of the years 30 BC, AD 30, 1930, 2030
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Thirty may refer to: David's Mighty Warriors, the retinue of the Biblical king David Thirty Tyrants, the Athenian oligarchy beginning in 404 BC Trial of the thirty, trial of anarchists in the Thi…
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“Singh said 19 passengers died on the spot while two others died in a hospital after their evacuation, according to The Associated Press news agency.”
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The specific casualty breakdown (19 died on the spot, 2 died in hospital) attributed to 'The Associated Press' is not corroborated by other sources. While AP is cited in the evidence context, the specific numbers are not independently verified.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Andrei Karlov, the Russian Ambassador to Turkey, was assassinated by Mevlüt Mert Altıntaş, an off-duty Turkish police officer, at an art exhibition in Ankara, Turkey, on the evening of 19 December 201…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Andrei_Karlov
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Associated Press (AP) is an American not-for-profit news agency headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1846, it operates as a cooperative, unincorporated association, and produces news reports…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Associated_Press
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“Around 45 others were left injured, some in critical condition, and are being treated in various health centres.”
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The specific figure of 'Around 45 others were left injured' is not corroborated by multiple independent sources. The evidence provided is general regarding injury statistics (CDC, FastStats) but does not confirm this specific number.
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web search NEUTRAL — FastStats is an official application from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and puts access to topic-specific statistics at your finge…
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web search NEUTRAL — FastStats is an official application from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and puts access to topic-specific statistics at your finge…
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/accidental-injury.htm
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web search NEUTRAL — In direct medical costs and lost productivity, the cost of injuries is substantial to both individuals and society (1-3). In 2019, unintentional poisoning (including unintentional drug overdose) was t…
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/hus/topics/injury-visits.htm
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“Most of the victims died due to severe head trauma and internal bleeding, according to a health official at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Ramnagar, cited by KNS.”
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The specific statement attributed to 'a health official at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Ramnagar' regarding the cause of death (head trauma and internal bleeding) is not corroborated by other sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — Supreme Court of India Leela Ram (D) Through Duli Chand vs State Of Haryana And Anr on 6 October, 1999 CASE NO.: Appeal (crl.) 297 of 1992 PETITIONER: LEELA RAM (D) THROUGH DULI CHAND RESPONDENT: STAT…
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web search NEUTRAL — American Academy of Pediatrics states that "advances in the understanding of the mechanisms … associated with abusive head trauma compel us to modify our terminology" Recommends that physicians use th…
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web search NEUTRAL — Infant deaths in Ramnagar: PMO asks state licensing authorities to take action Many infants had died due to spurious drugs in Ramnagar tehsil of Udhampur district.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/infant-deaths-in-ramna…
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“Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over the accident on social media and announced monetary relief for the victims’ families.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over the accident and announced monetary relief/financial aid for the victims' families following similar incidents.
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web search NEUTRAL — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over the accident and announced monetary relief for the victims' families.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/bus-accident-in-indian-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives in a tragic road accident on the Jejuri-Morgaon road in Pune. He announced financial aid for victims' families and urged swift recovery for the …
https://www.arclantic.com/pm-modi-expresses-grief-over-pune-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his shock at the devastating accident, offering his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/pm-modi-express-…
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“India has some of the highest road death rates in the world, with hundreds of thousands of people killed and injured annually.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries to confirm the claim that India has some of the highest road death rates globally with hundreds of thousands of annual deaths.
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“Most crashes are blamed on reckless driving, poorly maintained roads, and ageing vehicles.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries to confirm the claim that most road crashes in India are attributed to reckless driving, poorly maintained roads, and aging vehicles.
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