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Two killed, 25 injured in Ganga Expressway bus crash
A double-decker bus traveling from Bahraich to Punjab crashed into a divider on the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh.
Two people, Neha and Chintu, died in the accident, and more than 25 others were injured.
The injured were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The accident happened near the Lahrawan interchange, and the police are investigating the cause.
The driver is believed to have fallen asleep while driving, which led to the crash.
A double-decker bus crashed into a divider on the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district.
Two passengers, Neha (17) and Chintu (36), were killed in the accident.
More than 25 injured passengers were taken to the Community Health Centre in Bahjoi for treatment.
The accident occurred near the Lahrawan interchange under the Bahjoi police station limits.
The driver reportedly dozed off at the wheel, causing the accident.
- Who
- Passengers of a double-decker bus traveling from Bahraich to Punjab
- What
- Bus crash into a divider
- Where
- Ganga Expressway, Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh
- When
- Saturday
- Why
- Driver reportedly dozed off at the wheel
Driver Fatigue
Mechanical Failure
Cause of Accident
Driver Fatigue
The accident was caused by the driver dozing off at the wheel.
Mechanical Failure
Some speculate that mechanical failure might have contributed to the crash.
Key facts
- Location
- Ganga Expressway, Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh
- Date
- Saturday
- Victims
- 2 killed, 25 injured
- Identified Deceased
- Neha (17), Chintu (36)
- Medical Facility
- Community Health Centre, Bahjoi
- Investigating Authority
- Bahjoi Police Station
Quotes
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tarun Pathak
Medical officer overseeing the hospital where injured were treated
“"The driver appears to have fallen asleep, leading to the accident. Two passengers died in the road accident, while 20-25 people sustained injuries and are undergoing treatment at the hospital."”
m.rediff.com
Sources
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