Ganga Expressway Accident: Double-Decker Bus Overturns, At Least 15 Passengers Injured
At least 15 passengers sustained injuries on Friday when a double-decker bus overturned on the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh. The passenger bus was traveling from Hardoi to Delhi when the driver lost control of the vehicle, according to local authorities.
At least 15 passengers sustained injuries on Friday when a double-decker bus overturned on the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh. The passenger bus was traveling from Hardoi to Delhi when the driver lost control of the vehicle, according to local authorities. Emergency services responded swiftly to the site to execute rescue operations and transport the injured to nearby medical facilities.
Local police officials confirmed that the vehicle was carrying dozens of commuters making the interstate journey toward the national capital. While preliminary reports indicate that at least 15 people received medical attention for varying degrees of injury, officials stated that none of the casualties reported so far are in critical condition. Authorities are working to notify family members and clear the damaged vehicle from the expressway lanes. Malad Road Accident Video: Woman Dies After Car Hits Bike, 3 Autos in Mumbai.
The exact cause of the overturn remains under active investigation. Preliminary inquiries suggest the incident may have stemmed from low visibility, driver fatigue, or an attempt to avoid another vehicle at high speed along the corridor. Traffic on the affected stretch of the Ganga Expressway was briefly disrupted while recovery crews cleared the debris, but normal vehicle movement has since been restored. Air India Phuket-Delhi Turbulence: AAIB Probe Reveals Hydraulic System Failure, Pilot’s Psychoactive Substance Test Raises Concern.
The Ganga Expressway, designed as a major high-speed transit arterial across Uttar Pradesh, has seen increased vehicular traffic in recent months. Highway patrol officials reiterated calls for transit operators and long-distance drivers to strictly adhere to speed regulations and take mandatory rest breaks during overnight and early-morning routes to prevent similar occurrences.
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