Udhampur bus accident: Minister Satish Sharma reviews treatment facilities for victims
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir transport minister Satish Sharma on Monday visited the Government Medical College (GMC) hospital in Udhampur to review the medical facilities being provided to the road accident victims.
He called for enhanced coordination among the health, transport and police departments to streamline accident response and patient referral systems.
At least 21 passengers were killed and 51 others injured when a passenger bus rolled down a hillside in the Ramnagar area of Udhampur on Monday, leaving 21 people dead and 51 others injured. The bus crushed an auto-rickshaw before landing upside down on the road below. Officials said those travelling in the auto-rickshaw sustained injuries.
Accompanied by MLA Ramnagar R S Pathania, MLA Gulabgarh Khursheed Ahmad, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sharpa, the minister visited the accident victims and conducted a detailed inspection of various wards, including emergency and trauma sections, an official spokesman said.
He interacted with the patients and their attendants, seeking feedback on the services being extended to them by the hospital.
Sharma reviewed the availability of doctors, paramedical staff, critical care infrastructure, medicines and diagnostic facilities.
“Timely and efficient medical intervention during such emergencies is crucial in saving precious human lives. There is a need for enhanced coordination among the health, transport and police departments to streamline accident response and patient referral systems,” the minister said.
He directed the hospital authorities to further strengthen the emergency response mechanisms.
The minister instructed the hospital administration to ensure round-the-clock availability of specialist doctors, well-equipped ambulances, blood bank services and essential life-saving drugs.
He also directed regular monitoring of trauma care services and timely upgradation of medical equipment to meet growing healthcare demands.
