Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 06, 2024, 08:32 PM
Road Accident News: A painful road accident has taken place in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh, in which a bus and a loading vehicle collided horribly. So far 15 people have been reported dead in this accident and many people are reported to be seriously injured. Rescue teams have reached the spot and the injured are being immediately admitted to hospitals. The seriously injured people have been referred to Aligarh Medical College.Information about the incidentThis accident happened near Meetai village on Bhus Ka Nagla bypass of Chandapa police station area on Hathras Agra Aligarh National Highway. Here a roadways bus and a magic loading vehicle collided. The collision was so strong that dust and debris scattered in both the vehicles. According to preliminary reports, about 25-30 people were in the loading vehicle, who were returning after eating a feast from Mukund Kheda of Sasni police station area.Emergency assistance and administration actionAs soon as the information about the accident was received, police and administration officials reached the spot. District Magistrate Ashish Kumar and Superintendent of Police Nipun Aggarwal along with other senior officials reached the spot and monitored the relief and rescue operations. The injured were immediately rushed to local hospitals, where their treatment is going on.Condition of the injured and video reportThe injured also include several children, and in the video obtained from the spot, police personnel can be seen helping the injured. The video shows that the police personnel are helping the injured to reach the hospital. However, it is not yet clear whether the passengers on the bus have also been injured or not.Future action and advice for safe travelThis accident is a serious warning towards traffic rules and road safety. The police and administration have intensified their efforts regarding road safety. Passengers are appealed to follow safety rules while traveling and be careful on the road.Relief and rescue operations are still going on and it will take time to get complete information about this incident. The authorities have started investigating the incident and strict action will be taken against the culprits.