2 killed, 20 injured as Roadways bus crashes into dumper in Bulandshahr
Two passengers, including a seven-year-old girl, were killed and around 20 injured after a Roadways bus crashed into a dumper in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh.
In a tragic accident on Friday morning, a Roadways bus struck a dumper on National Highway 34 near Baghrai Cut in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district, resulting in the deaths of two passengers and injuries to around 20 others. The bus, carrying more than 70 passengers, was en route from Delhi to Kanpur. According to initial reports, the bus had departed Delhi at 11:30 PM and was negotiating a turn when it collided with the rear of a dumper.
The force of the impact was immense, causing severe damage to the front section of the bus. Upon hearing the commotion, passers-by promptly alerted the police and emergency services. Rescue operations commenced immediately with the arrival of police personnel, ambulance teams, and senior officials including Additional District Magistrate Abhishek Singh and Superintendent of Police (Rural) Antariksh Jain.
The injured passengers were transported to various hospitals for medical attention. Sadly, seven-year-old girl, identified as Babli, succumbed to her injuries at Kailash Hospital upon arrival. Another 35-year-old woman also passed away while receiving treatment. Around 20 injured passengers, including relatives and family members of the deceased, are currently receiving medical care at different hospitals.
An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the accident. The damaged bus and dumper were subsequently removed from the highway to restore normal traffic flow.
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