8 dead, 19 hurt in bus-truck collision on Agra-Lucknow Expressway
PTC Web Desk: A tragic accident on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway near the Auraiya border in Kannauj district claimed the lives of eight persons and left 19 others injured. The collision occurred in the Sakarava police station area during the early hours of Friday, involving a sleeper bus and a truck.
The sleeper bus, carrying around 40 passengers, was en route from Lucknow to Delhi when it rammed into the truck. Police and emergency response teams swiftly arrived at the scene, taking the injured to Saifai Medical College for urgent medical care.
#UPDATE | Kannauj: SP Amit Kumar says, "8 people have died and 19 were injured in the bus-water tanker collision on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway. All the injured are undergoing treatment at the Saifai Medical College ..." pic.twitter.com/rAlaFJbDzA — ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2024
The District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police visited the accident site to oversee rescue operations. Uttar Pradesh Water Resources Minister Swatantra Dev Singh, who happened to be travelling nearby, stopped to assist in the efforts. He ensured that the injured received prompt medical attention and provided support to the rescue teams.
Superintendent of Police Amit Kumar stated, "A collision between a bus and a water tanker occurred on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway. Emergency services and police responded immediately to manage the situation."
The police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident, while relief efforts are underway for the victims and their families.
- With inputs from agencies
