Lucknow,

Nov 09 (HS): Three individuals lost their lives, and 42 more were hurt after a

passenger bus was involved in an accident on the Lucknow–Agra Expressway. The

incident occurred on Monday close to the first toll plaza / Zero Point on the

Lucknow–Agra Expressway in the Para vicinity of Lucknow. The fast-moving

passenger bus lost control, crashed through the highway railing, and fell

around 15 feet from the elevated road. Three individuals lost their lives (two

were pronounced dead at Lok Bandhu Hospital and one at King George's Medical

University (KGMU)). Forty-two individuals sustained injuries and were admitted

to the hospital.

Rescue

squads from the NDRF and SDRF hurried to the location. Uttar Pradesh Deputy

Chief Minister and Health Minister Brajesh Pathak visited Lok Bandhu Hospital

and the KGMU Trauma Centre to meet the injured individuals and confirm that

adequate medical care is being administered.

Deputy

CM Brajesh Pathak reached the trauma centre of KGMU and enquired about the

well-being of the injured admitted there. He took information from doctors

about the treatment and health condition of the injured. So far 3 people have

died and 45 passengers have been injured in the Para bus accident. The injured

were admitted to KGMU and Lokbandhu Hospital. List of patients admitted in

Lokbandhu Hospital released.

Lucknow

Police Commissioner Tarun Gaba and DM Vishakh ji reached Lokbandhu Hospital and

enquired about the condition of the injured. Health department officials have

also reached the hospital and are taking stock of the treatment arrangements. A

passenger alleged that the bus driver was driving the bus under the influence

of alcohol.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi