18 Tourists Injured in Srinagar-Sonamarg Road Accident, 8 Critical
· India · Indian Express
At least 18 tourists from Gujarat and West Bengal were injured after a Tempo Traveller met with an accident at Sumbal Bala in Ganderbal district on the Srinagar-Sonamarg road on November 11, 2026. Eight critically injured were shifted to Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences in Srinagar for specialised treatment, while the remainder received first aid at the Primary Health Centre in Sumbal. Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha directed officials to ensure the best possible treatment and prayed for their speedy recovery via social media. The accident occurred on the crucial Srinagar-Sonamarg tourist route, injuring travellers from two Indian states.
Why it matters
The accident leaves 8 critically ill tourists from Gujarat and West Bengal receiving specialised care at SKIMS Srinagar, placing immediate strain on local medical infrastructure and disrupting travel on a key Himalayan tourist corridor during peak season.
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