Six Killed, 10 Injured After Delhi-Bihar Bus Overturns on Agra-Lucknow Expressway

New Delhi: A heart-wrenching accident took place on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway early Tuesday morning. A bus going from Delhi to Bihar suddenly overturned. The accident happened at kilometer number 262 near Auras police station. There was screaming in the bus. 6 people died on the spot. More than 10 people are badly injured.

Who are among those who died?

A sub-inspector and a prisoner also died in this accident. The inspector's name was Ramchandra. He had gone to Delhi with prisoner Chhatrapal from Siwan. Both were returning after completing the work when this unfortunate accident happened on the way. The rest who died were common passengers who were going to their homes in Bihar.

What is the condition of the injured?

The condition of many people is very bad. Hands and legs were broken, heads were broken. Those who suffered serious injuries were immediately sent to Lucknow Trauma Center. Doctors are saying that the next 24 hours are very important. The remaining injured are being treated in a nearby hospital. The family members have been informed.

How did the rescue work?

As soon as the news of the accident was received, the police came running. The nearby villagers also started running. The bus had overturned badly. People were trapped inside. Everyone together broke the windows, pulled the doors and took people out one by one. An ambulance came and the injured were taken to the hospital. The road finally cleared only after the bus was removed using a crane.

Why did the bus overturn?

Nothing can be said for sure right now. Police are saying that the driver could not control the bus. The speed may have been high. Or the driver may have dozed off. There is also talk of tire bursting. Investigation is going on. The driver will also be interrogated if he regains consciousness. This early morning accident shook everyone. It is festival time, people were going home. No one had thought that the journey would end here.