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A massive fig tree collapsed on a moving bus in Barabanki due to heavy rains, killing five passengers. Rescue teams swiftly arrived, pulling survivors from the wreckage while the injured were rushed to the district hospital. The district magistrate confirmed financial aid for victims' families as traffic resumed after debris clearance. Authorities are working to identify the deceased and notify their relatives.

Key Points: 5 Killed as Tree Falls on UP Bus in Barabanki Monsoon Mishap

  • 5 dead and 2 injured as tree crushes UP roadways bus
  • Heavy monsoon rains caused the fig tree to uproot suddenly
  • Rescue teams rushed to clear debris and aid passengers
  • Transport Corp to give ₹5 lakh compensation to victims' families
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Uttar Pradesh: 5 killed as tree falls on moving bus in Barabanki district

Heavy rains uprooted a fig tree that crushed a bus in Barabanki, killing 5 and injuring 2. Rescue ops underway as DM announces compensation.

"The roof of the bus was completely damaged due to the weight of the tree, and many passengers were buried under it. – District Administration"

Barabanki, August 8

Monsoon fury has led to a mishap in Barabanki district as atleast five passengers were killed when a huge fig tree suddenly fell on a roadways bus at Rajabazar near Harakh on the Barabanki-Haidergarh road on Friday in the wake of heavy rainfall. Two passengers are seriously injured. There were about 60 passengers in the bus, the District Magistrate said.

CMO Barabanki Awadhesh Kumar said, "Today in between 10 and 10.30 am in Harakh a roadways bus in which 60 passengers were travelling, on that a tree fell due to heavy rains. 5 people were killed in the accident. Two people have been injured including a woman. The woman has received an injury in head but she is out of danger. Among the five killed, only one has been identified till now."

According to the information, the bus of the Transport Corporation left for Haidergarh from Barabanki bus stop at around 10:30 am. Due to heavy rains, the fig tree on the roadside suddenly got uprooted and fell on the bus. The roof of the bus was completely damaged due to the weight of the tree, and many passengers were buried under it.

As soon as the accident was reported, the district administration, police and rescue teams reached the spot. District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi visited the spot and monitored the relief and rescue operations. The injured were immediately sent to the trauma centre of the district hospital, while arrangements were made to take the remaining passengers to their destination after first aid.

Awadhesh Kumar said that the bodies of the deceased have been sent to the district headquarters for postmortem. "The administration is identifying the bodies and informing the relatives. The treatment of the seriously injured passenger is going on in the district hospital. The relief and rescue team cleared the road by removing the damaged tree, traffic has become smooth again," said.

District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi said that the remaining 55 passengers are safe and have been sent to their destination. The families of the deceased will be given financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each by the Transport Corporation.

- ANI

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Priya S
My heart goes out to the families of the victims. The ₹5 lakh compensation is good but no amount of money can bring back lost lives. The transport corporation should also cover all medical expenses of the injured.
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Aman W
Why are we always reactive instead of proactive? Every year we see such incidents during monsoon. The PWD department should have a proper tree maintenance schedule, especially before rainy season.
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Sarah B
The rescue team did commendable work in such difficult conditions. However, I wonder if the bus driver could have avoided this if the roads were better lit during heavy rains. Visibility is a major issue.
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Vikram M
This is why we need better urban planning. In cities like Barabanki, trees are planted without proper soil testing or maintenance. The government should conduct safety audits of all roadside vegetation.
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Kavya N
So heartbreaking 💔 The injured woman must be traumatized. Hope the administration provides counseling support along with medical treatment. Such accidents leave deep psychological scars.
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David E
While the compensation is important, what about accountability? Who is responsible for maintaining these trees? There should be clear guidelines and penalties for negligence in such matters.

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