29 killed as bus falls from bridge in UP; Rs 5 lakh compensation announced
First Published: 8th July, 2019 15:09 IST
Agra: Twenty-nine people were killed and 18 injured after a state-run bus skidded off the Yamuna Expressway and fell into a large drain in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, officials said.
Agra: Twenty-nine people were killed and 18 injured after a state-run bus skidded off the Yamuna Expressway and fell into a large drain in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, officials said.
The bus was going from Lucknow to Delhi and had at least 50 passengers on board, they said.
“As per the district magistrate (of Agra) 29 persons have died. The bus fell into a ‘nallah’ (drain),” Additional Chief Secretary Information, Awanish Awasthi, said.
The Uttar Pradesh Roadways will pay ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased, the officials said.
“One sleeper coach passenger bus travelling from Lucknow to Delhi met with an accident on Yamuna Expressway (sic),” the Uttar Pradesh Police said on Twitter.
The officials said the bus fell from a bridge and into an overflowing drain near Etmadpur.The gushing water is making it difficult to conduct rescue operations, they said.
“DGP UP OP Singh has directed to carry out relief & rescue work in full swing and is supervising it personally. All senior officers present at the spot (sic),” the state police tweeted.
The Janrath bus of the Uttar Pradesh Roadways’ Awadh Depot was going from Lucknow to the national capital’s Anand Vihar ISBT, the officials said.
The 165-km six-lane expressway connects Noida with Agra in Uttar Pradesh.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his condolences and has directed the Agra district magistrate and senior superintendent of police to ensure the injured get proper medical treatment.
He has asked his deputy Dinesh Sharma and Minister of State for Transport Swatantra Dev Singh to immediately visit the accident site.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condoled the death of the 29 passengers.
“Saddened to hear about the tragic loss of lives because of another bus accident, this time near Agra. My heartfelt condolences to the grieving families. I wish the injured a speedy recovery. Let us all follow #SafeDriveSaveLife” she tweeted.
(PTI)
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Dry spell for Meghalaya in UPSC 2023 Exam: IAS officer takes unique initiative
28th April 2024
Live Assam: Drugs worth Rs 12 crore seized in Guwahati
28th April 2024
Live SKM leader KD Kafle attacked, party accusing SDF for the attack
28th April 2024
Live World 10K Bengaluru Marathon: Sikkim’s Marathon girl Phurba Tamang wins Silver
28th April 2024
WE RECOMMEND
“Congress involved in dangerous game of vote bank appeasement”: PM Modi
PM Modi said that the Congress neglected the fishermen of the country and it was his government that made a separate ministry to secure their interests.
28th April 2024
Himachal Pradesh: 60 roads blocked due to snowfall; IMD issues orange alert
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several parts of Himachal Pradesh, warning of snowfall and rain.
28th April 2024
Students write ‘Jai Shri Ram pass ho jaayein’, scores 56%
The incident occurred at Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, a state university in UP's Jaunpur.
27th April 2024
Congress lodges police complaint against ‘fake video’ of Rahul Gandhi circulated on social media
The party stated that the video aims to "destroy" the religious harmony of the country and portray the party in a negative light. The party also attacked a copy of the video along with the complaint.
27th April 2024
‘Spiderman’ lands in Delhi police net
After a video of the duo's stunts in Dwarka on a bike without a number plate went viral on social media, Delhi Police apprehended them and booked them under the Motor Vehicle Act for various offenses including dangerous driving and riding without helmets among others.
26th April 2024