Lucknow, Nov 9 : At least three people died and more than 40 suffered injuries in the Agra-Lucknow Expressway bus accident after a bus lost control near Zero Point. The vehicle overturned from an elevated section and plunged into a deep roadside ditch, officials said.
Fire and emergency services personnel rescued around 15 to 16 passengers, including a child, who remained trapped inside the overturned bus. Rescue teams completed the operation within 35 minutes with the help of a Multi Disaster Rescue Vehicle (MDRV).
Rescue teams rush injured passengers to hospitals
Emergency teams rushed passengers with serious injuries to the KGMU Trauma Centre for treatment. Police personnel and rescue workers also reached the spot and joined the relief operation.
District Magistrate Vishak G. briefed reporters about the incident.
“Information was received regarding a bus overturning at the zero point of the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, within the jurisdiction of the Para police station. Following the information, all emergency response agencies concerned, including the police, fire services, medical department and revenue department, reached the spot and immediately began rescue operations,” he said.
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The bus was travelling from Bhiwadi towards Bihar and carried approximately 50 passengers, the District Magistrate said.
Officials shifted the injured to two medical facilities: the KGMU Trauma Centre and Lokbandhu Hospital. Teams remained present at both hospitals to coordinate treatment.
The District Magistrate said around 45 people had suffered injuries. Doctors were providing initial treatment, while specialist teams at the KGMU Trauma Centre attended to passengers in critical condition.
Some passengers initially admitted to Lokbandhu Hospital later moved to the KGMU Trauma Centre for further treatment.
Three killed in Agra-Lucknow Expressway bus accident
“Our teams are fully prepared and present here; as you can see, the entire response team is at the site. Regrettably, this unfortunate incident has claimed three lives. As I mentioned, approximately 45 people have been injured, and all possible assistance and medical care are being provided to them,” DM Vishak added.
Police and authorities are coordinating rescue and medical assistance for the injured passengers.
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–IANS
