A horrific Bus accident on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao district claimed the lives of 18 people and injured 19 others on Wednesday morning.
The accident occurred near Gadha village when a sleeper bus traveling from Bihar to Delhi collided with a milk tanker while attempting to overtake it. The forceful impact caused the bus to overturn.
Details of the Bus Accident Unnao
- Casualties: 18 deaths and 19 injuries
- Location: Lucknow-Agra Expressway, Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh
- Vehicles involved: Sleeper bus (Bihar to Delhi) and milk tanker
- Cause of accident: Bus overtaking from the left side
Immediate Actions Taken
- Injured rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. Three are in critical condition.
- Local authorities launched a rescue operation.
- Unnao administration issued helpline numbers for assistance.
The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Unnao. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000. https://t.co/rZDoM9sqeY
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 10, 2024
Government Response
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and announced ex-gratia relief.
- ₹2 lakh for each deceased’s family and ₹50,000 for injured from PMNRF.
- Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge condoled the loss and urged support for victims.
यूपी के उन्नाव में, लखनऊ-आगरा एक्सप्रेस-वे पर हुई दर्दनाक सड़क दुर्घटना में 18 लोगों की मृत्यु होने का समाचार बेहद दुखद है।
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) July 10, 2024
हम पीड़ितों के शोकाकुल परिवारों को अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएँ व्यक्त करते है। हादसे के घायल सभी लोगों की शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करते हैं। प्रशासन से अनुरोध…
This tragic accident highlights the importance of safe driving practices on highways. Following traffic rules and avoiding rash maneuvers can help prevent such needless loss of life.
