13 killed in Uttar Pradesh bus accident
At least 14 people were killed, while 8 were seriously injured in a bus accident in Uttar Pradesh. The accident was reported late on Wednesday after a private bus collided with a truck on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway. According to the officials, 14 people lost their lives in the accident, while eight sustained serious injuries. Officials said that the death toll may rise further.
Superintendent of Police (rural) Rajesh Kumar said that the accident took place at around 10 pm on Wednesday in Nagla Khangar Police Station area of Firozabad.
"The sleeper bus was going from Delhi to Motihari (Bihar). The double-decker bus hit the container truck from behind," he said.
The injured have been sent to Saifai in Etawah for treatment, he said.
Taking cognizance of the accident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the district magistrate and senior superintendent of police to reach the spot and oversee relief work.
He also issued directives for proper treatment of the injured, a statement issued by the state government in Lucknow said.
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