CM Yogi Adityanath expresses grief over Unnao road accident on Lucknow-Agra Expressway
Lucknow, May 26
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the tragic road accident on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in Unnao district, calling the incident "heartbreaking and soul-wrenching," and extended condolences to the bereaved families.
In a post on X, the Chief Minister said his condolences are with the families mourning the loss of their loved ones and prayed for peace for the departed souls. He also wished for strength for the grief-stricken families to bear the immense sorrow and for the injured to recover swiftly.
"The loss of lives in the tragic road accident that occurred on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in Unnao district is extremely heartbreaking and soul-wrenching. My condolences are with the bereaved families immersed in grief. I pray to Lord Shri Ram that the departed souls attain eternal peace, the grief-stricken families find the strength to bear this immense sorrow, and the injured recover swiftly and regain their health," CM wrote on X.
Meanwhile, Auras Community Health Centre, in charge, Anoop Tiwari, said the medical team responded immediately after receiving information about the accident and ensured prompt treatment for the injured, while the critically wounded were referred to a medical college for further care.
Speaking to ANI, Anoop Tiwari said, "At 5.30 AM, a call was received from UPDA informing that a bus on the Agra Expressway had collided with a divider. Immediate action was taken by activating the management team. Casualties started arriving within 5 to 7 minutes, and they were managed by the team. Severely injured patients were referred to the medical college, while the deceased, after police documentation, were sent to the Medical District Hospital in Unnao. A total of 6 individuals arrived deceased."
At least six people were killed, and more than 10 others were injured after a bus overturned on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway in Unnao.
The bus, on its way from Delhi to Bihar, reportedly lost control and overturned near Kilometre Marker 262 under the jurisdiction of Auras Police Station.
Among the deceased was the sub-inspector, Ramchandra, who had travelled from Siwan, Bihar, to Delhi with the prisoner Chhatrapal and was returning when the accident occurred.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Heartbreaking to see a sub-inspector lose his life while doing his duty. Two families destroyed - one of the prisoner and one of the policeman. The roads need better safety barriers and rest stops for drivers who do long hauls from Bihar to Delhi. 🙏
Terrible tragedy. As someone who has driven on Indian expressways, I notice the lack of proper crash barriers and signage in many sections. Prayers for the victims but hope authorities investigate root causes - bus maintenance, driver fatigue, road design. This isn't just about expressing grief.
The medical response team deserves appreciation - they were on site within 5 minutes of the call. But why do accidents keep happening on this expressway? It's almost a monthly occurrence. The government talks about smart highways but our roads are still killing people. 😔
This is a wake-up call for Uttar Pradesh's road safety systems. An expressway without proper emergency lanes, speed enforcement, and driver education is just a highway to tragedy. My deepest condolences to all families affected. Hoping the injured recover quickly.
The CM's message is heartfelt but empty words won't bring back the lives lost. We need a comprehensive road safety audit of all expressways in UP, mandatory rest periods for long-distance bus drivers, and strict action against overloading and speeding. The prisoner and police officer both deserved to reach home safely.
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