Double-Decker Bus Crash in UP Kills 5; 80+ Passengers Onboard
Double-Decker Bus Crash in UP Kills 5; 80+ Passengers Onboard
A double-decker bus carrying more than 80 passengers from Punjab to Bihar crashes in Uttar Pradesh, leaving five dead as rescuers rush to the scene.
A double-decker bus carrying more than 80 passengers crashed in Uttar Pradesh, killing five people. The vehicle was on a route from Ludhiana in Punjab to Motihari in Bihar when the tragedy struck.
Officials say around 80-85 passengers were onboard at the time of the crash, underscoring the scale of the emergency response that followed.
Rescue teams, along with police and ambulances, reached the spot in the Gosainganj area after information was received at the Gosainganj police station. The operation was coordinated quickly to triage the injured and ferried them to nearby facilities.
The incident occurred in the evening, with the authorities confirming the casualty figure as five dead. Police officials, including the Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Lucknow, provided updates as teams worked to secure the scene and assist survivors. Investigators are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash to determine the cause and prevent further tragedies.
This is a stark reminder of the ongoing need for stringent road-safety measures and vigilant emergency preparedness on busy intercity routes.
