PM Modi expresses grief over loss of lives in Gujarat accident
New Delhi/Vadodara, June 17 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed condolences over the loss of lives in a road accident involving a luxury bus and a truck in Vadodara Rural, as seven people were killed and 28 people were reported injured, including two in critical condition.
In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said he was saddened by the incident and extended his thoughts to the bereaved families, while wishing a speedy recovery to those injured.
"Saddened to hear about the loss of lives due to a mishap in Vadodara Rural, Gujarat. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest," the Prime Minister said.
The accident took place at around 4 a.m. near Kotambi village on the Vadodara-Jarod road, when a luxury bus travelling from Banswara in Rajasthan to Surat rammed into the rear of a truck that had been parked on the roadside.
According to preliminary details, the truck was stationary as its driver was checking tyre pressure at the time of the collision.
The impact severely damaged the front portion of the bus and left several passengers trapped inside. Local residents and passing motorists alerted authorities and assisted in initial rescue efforts before emergency teams arrived.
Police, fire brigade personnel and teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) carried out rescue operations at the site.
Firefighters used mechanical equipment to separate the vehicles and cut through the wreckage of the bus to extricate passengers. Most of those travelling in the bus were from Rajasthan.
The injured were shifted to Sir Sayajirao General Hospital and other medical facilities in Vadodara, where treatment is ongoing.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed condolences, describing the incident as "extremely tragic" and said the local administration was providing assistance to the injured.
"The accident that occurred on the Vadodara-Jarod Road in Gujarat is extremely tragic. My condolences are with those who have lost their loved ones in this accident. The local administration is providing medical facilities to the injured. I pray for the speedy recovery of those who have been injured," he said in a post on X.
State BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma also described the incident as "extremely shocking and painful", offering tributes to those who died and prayers for the recovery of the injured.
Authorities said 28 people were injured in the crash, with two reported to be in critical condition, while the death toll has risen to seven.
Police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.
— IANS
Reader Comments
गुजरात में हादसे की ये खबर सुनकर मन बहुत दुखी हुआ। PM Modi ji ne sahi kaha, ye bahut dukhad hai. Lekin kya hum kabhi road safety ke maamle mein sudhar nahi la payenge? Bade truck bina kisi warning ke road par khade rahte hain. Sarkar ko is par dhyan dena chahiye. Prayers for everyone. 🕊️
Heartbreaking news. 7 lives lost just because a truck driver decided to check tyre pressure on a main road at 4 am. 😢 The rescue efforts by NDRF and locals are commendable, but we need better infrastructure—proper truck stops and reflectors. PM and HM's responses show they care, but action on ground is what matters. Hope the injured pull through.
Truly tragic. My thoughts are with the victims and their families. It's gut-wrenching how a simple mistake—a parked truck without proper caution—can cause such devastation. The bus driver must have been exhausted too, given it was 4am. I hope India invests more in highway safety measures like better lighting and warning signs. Praying for recovery of the 28 injured. 🙏
What a horrible accident. 😢 It's especially painful because these were ordinary people heading to Surat for work or family. I appreciate PM Modi and Amit Shah ji for their quick response, but I wish the system would focus on preventing such tragedies. Reflective cones, emergency parking bays—these aren't expensive, but they save lives. My condolences to the families from Rajasthan who lost their dear ones. 🕊️
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