Hathras Bus Accident: Another Bus Crashes in UP! Two Killed, Sixteen Injured in Bus-Truck Collision

Hathras Bus Accident: A double-decker bus collided with a truck this morning near the Toli village of Sikandrarao police station, Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh. Hathras DM Ashish Kumar informed that two bodies were recovered in the accident, while about 16 people are injured. It's the second consecutive day of a bus accident in UP.

Double-Decker Bus Collides with Parked Truck in Toli Village

According to ANI report, "A double-decker bus collided with a truck near Toli village of Thana Sikandrarao in Hathras. DM Hathras Ashish Kumar says, "Two people have died in this accident and about 16 people are injured."

DM Ashish Kumar said that the incident took place when a double-decker bus bound for Chandigarh from Miyanganj collided with a truck parked by the roadside in Toli village under Sikandara Rao police station. Due to the carelessness of the driver, this unfortunate accident caused two causalities and 16 injuries. According to district magistrate Gaurang Rathi, it appeared that the bus, which came from Motihari in Bihar, was overspeeding, leading to the rear-end of the milk tanker. An inquiry into the matter has been ordered.

Rathi said 20 passengers with minor injuries were sent to Delhi in another bus with a total of 60 people. On being apprised of the incident, Hathras Superintendent of Police Nipun Aggarwal immediately rushed the police personnel to the spot. The personnel carried out a quick rescue operation to be able to save the victims of the accident.

Second Tragic Bus Crash in Two Days

Earlier, it was at 5:15 pm on Wednesday when the double-decker bus collided with a tanker. The accident killed 18 passengers of the bus. Nineteen are injured. Among the dead are 14 men, two women and two children. The bus was going from Siwan in Bihar to Delhi. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that officials concerned have been instructed to ensure the best treatment for the injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh for the families of the deceased.