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UP: 6 dead, several injured as electric bus mows down bystanders in Kanpur; PM Modi, UP CM express condolence

Commenting on the accident, the DCP said, "Injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital and the probe in the matter has been initiated."

Edited by: India TV News Desk New Delhi Published : Jan 31, 2022 6:28 IST, Updated : Jan 31, 2022 11:16 IST
Kanpur bus accident
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Bus mows down bystanders in Kanpur

Highlights

  • The incident was reported from near the Tat Mill crossroad in Kanpur
  • Other than those dead, several people were also reported injured following the accident
  • Those injured have been admitted to a hospital for treatment

At least six people were killed, while several others were injured after an electric bus lost control and mowed down several bystanders in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. According to the local police, the incident was reported from near the Tat Mill crossroad in Kanpur on Sunday.

Commenting on the accident, the DCP said, "Injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital and the probe in the matter has been initiated."

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the accident today and expressed solidarity with the families of those killed. 

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath too expressed grief over the incident.

Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi too condoled the demise of those who lost their lives in the Kanpur bus accident. The Congress MP from Wayanad appealed to all Congress workers to help in every possible way.

"Received unfortunate news of a road accident in Kanpur. My deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. I pray to God for the speedy recovery of the injured in the accident," Priyanka tweeted in Hindi.

(With inputs from ANI)

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