55 injured as overloaded private bus overturns
LUCKNOW, April 29 -- Around 55 passengers were injured after an overloaded private bus travelling from Ludhiana to Azamgarh overturned on the Purvanchal Expressway in the early hours of Tuesday. The accident occurred near Pure Chaturi ka Purwa in the Dhanpatganj area of the Sultanpur district when the bus reportedly lost control, hit the divider and flipped over.
According to preliminary findings, the bus was carrying nearly 100 passengers, far exceeding its capacity, and was being driven at high speed. Passengers alleged that the vehicle was being handled by the helper (Khalasi) during parts of the journey. They also claimed the bus had developed technical issues earlier, including a tyre puncture.
Sultanpur DM Indrajeet Singh and SP Charu Nigam reached the medical college to assess the situation and directed doctors to ensure proper treatment for the injured. "The incident occurred around 6 am. As many as36 injured were brought to the Kurebhar Community Health Centre. A 5-year-old girl is seriously injured and has been admitted to the medical college," the DM added....
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