In a tragic accident, 15 people lost their lives while 16 were injured after a UP roadways bus rammed into a mini truck on the Agra-Aligarh National Highway in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras. The deceased were travelling in the mini truck and were returning to village Sewala near Khandauli from Mukund Kheda of Sasni in Hathras.
Providing information about the accident, Aligarh Commissioner Chaitra V said, "The death toll at present stands at 15 - seven men, four women and four children." The injured were rushed to the district hospital. As per information, the many injured are in serious condition and the death count is likely to rise further.
Soon after getting the information, the Hathras District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police reached the hospital. Hathras District Magistrate Ashish Kumar said, "The accident took place while one vehicle was trying to overtake another vehicle. Till now, 12 people have lost their lives, while 16 others are injured."
The deceased have been identified as Irshad, Munne Khan, Muskan, Talli, his daughter Tabassum, Najama, Bhola, Khushbu, Jameel, Chhote, Ayaan, Sufiyan, Alfez, Shoeib and Ishrat.
PM Modi, CM Yogi announce ex gratia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the accident. In a post on X, PMO India said, "The road accident in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful. My deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this. May God give them strength in this difficult time. Along with this, I wish for the speedy recovery of the people injured in the accident. Under the supervision of the state government, the local administration is engaged in helping the victims in every possible way."
Moreover, the PM also announced ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Hathras, UP. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.
Additionally, CM Yogi Adityanath also announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased. He also announced a financial support of Rs 50,000 to the injured.
President condoles deaths
President Droupadi Murmu consoled the deaths in the tragic accident. She said, "The news of the death of several people in a road accident in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh is extremely sad. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured."
