A tragic road accident in Muzaffarnagar on Wednesday evening snatched away the happiness of five families. Two motorcycles collided head-on with a roadways bus in Budhana Kotwali area. The accident was so severe that three people, including a small girl, died on the spot, while two injured died during treatment in the hospital. After the accident, there was an outcry on the spot and people around rushed to help.
5 killed in accident
The incident took place near Bhainsana village in Budhana area. According to the information, five people riding two bikes were going towards Budhana from Muzaffarnagar. At the same time, they collided with the roadways bus of Baraut depot coming from the front. According to the police, the initial investigation has revealed that the accident took place during the overtaking.
The collision was so strong that three people died on the spot. The deceased have been identified as Momin, Farman and Bhallo, a two-and-a-half-three-year-old girl. Idris and Sajid, who were seriously injured in the accident, were immediately rushed to the hospital by the police, but both of them also died during treatment. In this way, the death toll in the accident has increased to five.
The police seized the bus
As soon as the accident was reported, police and administrative officials reached the spot. The police sent the bodies of the deceased for post-mortem, while arrangements were made to take the injured to the hospital. The police have taken possession of the roadways bus involved in the accident.
Muzaffarnagar SSP Sanjay Kumar Verma said that the accident took place around four in the evening. According to him, the bus from Baraut depot was going towards the city from Budhana, while two motorcyclists were coming from the other direction. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the collision occurred during overtaking. Police are also investigating the cause of the accident. The SSP said that a case has been registered in the matter and necessary legal action is being taken. The spot has been inspected by a team of officers and further action will be taken on the basis of investigation.
