The tragic incident took place early on Wednesday morning on a congested highway in Uttar Pradesh. The passenger bus, carrying a full load of commuters, was en route to New Delhi when it collided with the rear of a milk tanker at high speed. The force of the impact was so severe that it threw several passengers out of the bus, leaving their bodies strewn across the road alongside the mangled wreckage.
According to local police reports, the collision resulted in the deaths of 18 individuals, including a young child. An additional 19 passengers were injured and rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described the accident as heart-wrenching and ordered officials to ensure the injured receive proper care. ,
The state's Deputy Chief Minister, Brajesh Pathak, has stated that an investigation will be conducted to determine the exact causes of the crash. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his condolences on social media, announcing that the families of the deceased will receive a state compensation of approximately $2,400, while those injured will be provided with $600 to aid in their recovery. ,
Road accidents are a common occurrence in India, often attributed to factors such as reckless driving, poorly maintained infrastructure, and aging vehicles. Government estimates indicate that over 168,000 people lost their lives in such incidents across the country in 2022. In May of this year, a similar tragedy unfolded in Indian-administered Kashmir, where a bus accident claimed the lives of 21 individuals and left more than 50 others injured. ,
As the nation mourns the loss of life in the latest bus crash, the authorities in Uttar Pradesh have vowed to conduct a thorough investigation and implement measures to enhance road safety and prevent such devastating incidents from occurring in the future. The families of the victims will undoubtedly be left to grapple with the aftermath of this heartbreaking tragedy. ,
