A terrible accident in northern India’s Utter Pradesh state resulted in the loss of at least 18 lives and left 19 people injured.
It happened when a bus traveling from Bihar to New Delhi crashed into a milk tanker from behind.
Zulfiqaar Ali from the district police chief’s office confirmed this.
The collision was very severe, causing immediate harm to passengers on board.
Emergency teams quickly arrived to help the injured and deal with the chaotic scene.
The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for urgent medical care, where they are being treated for various injuries.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed deep sadness upon hearing about the accident, calling it “heart-wrenching” for the state and its people.
Authorities are now investigating to find out exactly what caused the crash, looking at things like road conditions, how the drivers were behaving, and if there were any issues with the vehicles.
This tragic event highlights a big problem with road safety in India, where accidents happen too often.
Government numbers show that 168,000 people died in road accidents across the country just last year.
This underlines the need for better safety measures and stricter traffic rules.
Sadly, this isn’t the only recent tragedy. In May, there was another terrible accident in Indian administered Kashmir where 21 people died and more than 50 were hurt.
A bus there went off the road and fell into a deep gorge, showing how unpredictable accidents can be in different parts of India.
As families mourn and communities struggle with the aftermath of this latest tragedy, there’s a strong call for action to prevent future accidents.
Leaders are asking for more focus on road safety, like improving roads, training drivers better, and teaching people more about safety.
These steps could help reduce the risks on India’s busy and sometimes dangerous roads.
The whole nation is grieving for those who lost their lives in this heartbreaking accident.
People across the country are standing together to support the families affected during this very difficult time.
