SAMBA, Aug. 21 -- A bus carrying pilgrims to Mata Vaishno Devi met with an accident in Jatla area of Samba district, leaving one person dead and at least thirty-five others injured.

Police said the bus, bearing registration number UP81BT 7688, was carrying devotees from Amroha district of Uttar Pradesh when it skidded off the road. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals, while some critically wounded were referred to AIIMS, Jammu, for specialized treatment.

The deceased has been identified as Kripal alias Iqbal (aged 31 years), son of Harbans, resident of village Rukhalu, Hasanpur, Amroha district, Uttar Pradesh.

Among the injured are Phool Kumar son of Narine Singh; Om Kala wife of Umesh; Rum Singh son of Harpul Singh; Bala wife ...