Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed condolence to the families of deceased persons killed in Kishtwar road accident this morning.

In a tweet Omar said “Terrible news coming in about the high death toll in a bus accident in Kishtwar. Condolences to the families of the deceased & prayers for the swift recovery of the injured”. 

About 30 persons were reportedly killed when a bus plunged into a deep gorge in Kishtwar today. Several passengers were also injured.

Relief and rescue operation in progress.