At least 18 people were killed and 19 others were injured in the early hours of Wednesday, July 10, in a collision between a double-decker bus and a milk tanker on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway.
According to the information, the accident occurred at around 5:15 AM near Jojikot village in the Behtamujawar police station area on the Lucknow-Agra expressway in Unnao. A double-decker bus travelling from Bihar to Delhi collided with a milk tanker.
Visuals From the Accident Site
Bangarmau Circle Officer Arvind Kumar said the injured have been rushed to a hospital, and their condition is stable.
Visuals From Hospital
"Today at around 05.15 AM, a private bus coming from Motihari, Bihar collided with a milk tanker. 18 people have lost their lives and 19 others are injured in the accident. After the initial investigation, it looks like the bus was overspeeding. The injured are getting treatment," said Unnano DM Gaurang Rathi.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of the road accident in Unnao district and expressed condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased. CM directed the officials to reach the spot immediately and expedite the relief work, informed the CMO office.
"About 57 passengers were travelling in a private bus which was going to Delhi. 18 people died and 19 others were injured after the bus collided with a milk container at 5:15 am. About 20 people were safe, and they are being sent to Delhi. We have referred 6 people to the Trauma Centre, the rest will be treated at the district hospital. We have adequate arrangements for treatment and we will take all necessary action as soon as possible," said Unnao DM Gaurang Rathi.