UP: 4 dead, several injured in Bus-Tempo collision at Purvanchal Expressway

ANI February 16, 2025 405 views

A tragic road accident unfolded on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, resulting in four fatalities. The collision happened when a bus from Chhattisgarh, which had broken down and was being repaired, was struck by a tempo traveling to Ayodhya. Three individuals died at the scene, while a fourth succumbed to injuries while being transported to the hospital. Local authorities, including SP Dinesh Kumar Singh, are managing the aftermath and investigating the circumstances of this devastating crash.

"A bus broke down on its way to Ayodhya and was being repaired when a traveller crashed into it" - SP Dinesh Kumar Singh
Barabanki, February 16: As many as four people were killed and several others were left injured as a bus and tempo collided at the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh.

Key Points

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Accident occurred between bus from Chhattisgarh and tempo heading to Ayodhya

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3 died instantly, 1 died en route to hospital

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Passengers being dispatched by alternate vehicles

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Authorities investigating the crash

According to police officials, a bus travelling from Chhattisgarh to Ayodhya broke down and was undergoing repairs when a tempo traveller heading to Ayodhya collided with it.

The three people died on-spot, while one succumbed to injuries while en route to the hospital.

SP Dinesh Kumar Singh informed that the passengers are being dispatched by other vehicles and those in critical condition are being sent to the Trauma Centre.

"A bus broke down on its way to Ayodhya from Chhattisgarh and was being repaired. A traveller, also going towards Ayodhya, crashed into the bus... 3 people died on the spot in the traveller, while one died on the way to," the official said.

"Passengers are being dispatched by other vehicles...The seriously injured ones are being sent to Trauma Centre," he added.

Authorities are currently investigating the accident. Further details related to the case are underway.

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