On July 18, 2025, a tragic accident occurred near Battal Ballian in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, when a speeding truck (PB65AV-9318) broke through a barricade and collided with an Innova car (UP81BN-3701) carrying Amarnath Yatra pilgrims. The car, part of the 16th batch of over 7,908 pilgrims heading to the Pahalgam base camp, was struck at around 6:13 AM. Reports vary on the number of injured, with some sources stating five pilgrims were hurt, while others report eight. Five pilgrims sustained moderate to serious injuries and were rushed to the Government Medical College (GMC) Associated Hospital in Udhampur for treatment, where their condition was reported as stable. Three others suffered minor injuries and received first aid at the scene.
The truck, after hitting the car, jumped the divider and crashed into a nearby house wall. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel were present at the barricade during the incident, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) facilitated the transfer of the injured to the hospital. Police have registered a case, seized the truck, and are investigating further, with the driver, identified as William from Gurdaspur, Punjab, allegedly responsible due to negligent driving.