Tragic! 15 killed as bus collides with mini truck in Hathras

New Delhi: A devastating road accident occurred on the Agra-Aligarh National Highway near Meetai village in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, claiming 15 lives. The collision between a Max vehicle and a roadways bus from the Aligarh depot took place on Friday evening. According to reports, around 30 people were traveling in the Max vehicle at the time of the accident. 

The victims were returning to Semra village in Agra after attending a wedding in Sasni. Among the deceased were four children, four women, and seven men. The tragic incident has left the community in shock and mourning.

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Officials rush to the scene

Upon receiving news of the accident, the District Magistrate (DM) and Superintendent of Police (SP) rushed to the scene to assess the situation and coordinate rescue operations. The injured were immediately transported to the district hospital for medical treatment. Authorities are working diligently to provide necessary assistance to the affected families.

Prime Minister's Office tweets, "The road accident in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful. My deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this. May God give them strength in this difficult time. I wish for the speedy recovery of the people injured in… pic.twitter.com/tKn0dHpcwP

— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2024

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath takes immediate action

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended his condolences to the families of the deceased. Taking prompt cognizance of the accident, CM Yogi instructed district officials to ensure that the injured receive timely medical care. He also wished for the speedy recovery of those injured in the tragic accident. Furthermore, the Chief Minister has urged local authorities to expedite the relief and rescue efforts at the accident site.