UP: 29 Dead As Bus Falls Into Large Drain After Driver Dozes Off

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also took cognizance of the accident and expressed his grief and condolences over the incident. He also directed DM and SSP to provide all possible medical attention to the injured.

New Delhi: In a shocking incident, twenty-nine people were killed and 18 injured after a Lucknow-Delhi state-run bus skidded off the Yamuna Expressway and fell into a large drain around 4:30 am in Etmadpur this morning. The operation to pull out the mangled remains of the bus from the bottom of the 20-foot-high bridge took several hours, with two excavators and a crane being deployed for the salvage exercise. The injured have been admitted to different hospitals, including a private health facility, in the district, the officials said, reported PTI. Reports suggest that the bus went plunging into a nullah as the driver dozed off and lost control of the vehicle. As per sources, the bus belonged to Awadh Depot of UP roadways. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also took cognizance of the accident and expressed his grief and condolences over the incident. He also directed DM and SSP to provide all possible medical attention to the injured.

BJP National Working President Jagat Prakash Nadda: Saddened to hear about the tragic loss of lives in an unfortunate bus accident near Agra. My heartfelt condolences to the grieving families. I pray for the injured a speedy recovery. (File pic) pic.twitter.com/3uq1Jl15Ot

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the accident of Awadh Depot Bus of UP Roadways in Agra on the Yamuna Expressway. He has expressed his grief and condolences at the death of the passengers and directed DM SSP to provide all possible medical attention to the injured. pic.twitter.com/dqjsxGxam4

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) July 8, 2019

The UP government also announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of the deceased. Rescue operation is underway. More details on the same are awaited.