Terrible landslide on Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra route, many people injured, video of the devastation surfaced

A heartbreaking news of an accident is coming from Katra in Jammu and Kashmir. A terrible landslide has occurred on the Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra route here. According to the information, passengers are trapped in the debris near Banganga on the Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan Marg. Due to heavy rains, a landslide has occurred in which many passengers have been caught in it. Let us know everything about this tragic accident.

Where and how did the accident happen?

A massive landslide occurred near Banganga on the Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra route at around 8 am today, in which many passengers were trapped under the debris. This accident has happened due to continuous heavy rain in the area. According to the information received, large stones and debris suddenly fell from the mountain in the Banganga area located on the old Yatra route from Katra to Bhawan, causing panic among the passengers. During this, many devotees got stuck and some are reported to be injured.

What was done for rescue?

After the accident, the rescue team including Pitthu, Palki Sevaks, Shrine Board employees and police force showed promptness and evacuated the passengers safely. The injured were immediately admitted to the nearest hospital for treatment. According to eyewitnesses, the sheds built on the track have also been completely damaged due to the landslide. Fortunately, the relief work started in time, which averted a major loss of life.

Why is this incident big?

Let us tell you that this route is considered to be the old and main route of Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra, where thousands of devotees pass by for darshan every day. After the accident, movement in the area has been stopped for some time. However, no official statement has been issued by the administration regarding this accident yet.

Further information is awaited regarding this incident…