t least 15 people were killed and over 24 others were injured in a collision between a passenger bus and a loader in Kanpur on Tuesday evening. Many of the wounded are said to be in a critical condition.
The traffic accident occurred at Sachendi, near Kanpur, when a Shatabdi AC bus of UP Roadways collided head-on with an oncoming JCB loader and turned turtle.
According to initial reports, the bus with passengers onboard was traveling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad and was going at a high speed. Police at the scene confirmed that 15 bodies have been recovered so far, while a dozen people have sustained critical injuries. Rescue efforts are on.
PM Narendra Modi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister’s national Relief Fund for the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the traffic accident; Rs 50,000 will be provided to the injured. Home minister Amit Shah took to Twitter to condole the loss of lives in the tragic incident.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed deep sorrow over the road accident and announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the families of the deceased. He has also instructed senior police officers to reach the scene immediately and provide all possible help.
A probe into the accident has been ordered.
