7 months ago
Double-decker bus overturns on Agra highway, ten injured
A big bus with two levels was carrying people who had just visited a religious place.
The bus was going from one town to another late at night.
The driver couldn't see well because of thick fog and lost control, causing the bus to tip over.
Ten people got hurt and were taken to the hospital.
People from nearby villages helped the injured and called for help.
The police and other officials came to the scene and made sure everyone got the help they needed.
The injured people are now getting treatment, and the situation is under control.
A double-decker bus carrying 45 pilgrims overturned on the Agra Highway in Etawah district due to dense fog.
Ten pilgrims were injured and taken to the Community Health Centre in Jaswantnagar for treatment.
The bus was traveling from Barsana in Mathura district to Orai in Jalaun district late at night.
Villagers assisted in rescue operations and called for ambulances to transport the injured.
District authorities, including the District Magistrate and Senior Superintendent of Police, visited the accident site and hospital to oversee the situation.
- Who
- 45 pilgrims on a double-decker bus
- What
- Bus overturned due to driver losing control in dense fog
- Where
- Jaswantnagar area, Etawah district, Agra Highway
- When
- Late Thursday night
- Why
- Driver lost control due to dense fog
Key facts
- Location
- Jaswantnagar area, Etawah district, Agra Highway
- Time of Accident
- Late Thursday night
- Number of Passengers
- 45 pilgrims
- Number of Injured
- 10
- Cause of Accident
- Dense fog leading to loss of control
- Route
- Barsana in Mathura district to Orai in Jalaun district
- Authorities Involved
- Police, District Magistrate, Senior Superintendent of Police
- Injury Details
- Eight with minor injuries, two with serious injuries
- Treatment Location
- Community Health Centre in Jaswantnagar
Quotes
SSP Brijesh Kumar Srivastava
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Etawah district
“The pilgrims were returning from Barsana late at night after completing their pilgrimage. Due to dense fog near Malajani village, the driver lost control of the bus, leading to the accident. All the injured are currently undergoing treatment and the situation is fully under control.”
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