A horrific accident took place on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh on Monday. A bus full of passengers overturned on the expressway. So far 3 people have died in this tragic accident and 45 people are said to be injured. All the injured have been admitted to the hospital where they are undergoing treatment. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also taken cognizance of the road accident in Lucknow district.
The bus was on its way to Chhapra in Bihar.
According to the information revealed so far, this incident on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway has taken place near Para police station area. Here a bus full of passengers overturned uncontrollably. The bus was carrying about 50 to 60 passengers and was going from Rewari in Rajasthan to Chhapra in Bihar. As soon as the bus overturned, a heavy police force reached the spot. Along with the police, SDRF and fire department teams have rescued everyone. On the other hand, there was a horrific accident in Muzaffarnagar, UP. Here an uncontrollable car collided with a pole on the highway, after which 6 people were burnt alive.
CM Yogi took cognizance
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also taken cognizance of the incident due to the road accident in Lucknow Para. The Chief Minister has directed the officials to reach the spot immediately and expedite the relief work. Along with this, the Chief Minister has directed to provide all possible help by communicating with the families of the affected. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has wished a speedy recovery to all the injured.
Brajesh Pathak reached the hospital
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Brajesh Pathak reached the hospital to enquire about the condition of the injured patients. He has given instructions for proper treatment of all the injured. Brajesh Pathak has informed that this accident took place between 6 am and 6:30 am near the first toll plaza on the expressway. Three of the injured were declared dead at the hospital (two at Lok Bandhu Hospital and one at KGMU). 31 injured passengers have been admitted to Lok Bandhu Hospital and 13 others have been admitted to King George’s Medical University (KGMU) Trauma Centre. An inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident, he said.