Uttar Pradesh / Barabanki : Accident happened in Barabanki with bus going from Haryana to Bihar, 18 killed
18 people died tragically in a horrific road accident in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. A speeding truck hit a double-decker bus from behind on the Lucknow-Ayodhya National Highway in Ramsnehighat police station area of the district. In this accident 18 people died, while 19 people were injured. All the injured have been referred to Lucknow Trauma Centre. The accident happened late last night at around 1.30 am. It is being told that the bus was going from Haryana to Bihar. The double-decker bus on the Kalyani river bridge at the Ayodhya border in Barabanki broke down at around 1 pm due to axle breakdown. Due to heavy rain, the driver and operator were getting the bus repaired by parked it on the side. Meanwhile, an uncontrolled truck going from Lucknow side at high speed rammed into the bus. The collision was so strong that most of them died on the spot.
Lucknow Zone ADG Satya Narayan Sabat said that a truck hit the bus late last night near Ram Sanehi Ghat in Barabanki. In this accident 18 people have died while 19 have been injured who have been admitted to the hospital. Rescue operation is going on to retrieve the bodies trapped under the bus.
By 3.30 pm, the bodies of four people were buried at the spot, while the death of 11 was confirmed by CSC Ramsanehighat. While one died in Barabanki District Hospital. A total of 18 bus passengers have died. Among the dead, Suresh Yadav, Indal Mahto, Sikandar Mukhiya, Monu Sahni, Jagdish Sahni, Jai Bahadur Sahni, Baijnath Ram, Balram have been identified so far. After the accident, the national highway was blocked for five kilometers. Due to heavy rain, the police also got information about the incident after about half an hour.
PM Modi expressed grief
PM Modi tweeted on Wednesday morning that I am deeply saddened by the news of the road accident in Barabanki, UP. My condolences to the bereaved families. I have also spoken to CM Yogi ji. Arrangements are being made for proper treatment of all the injured comrades. At the same time, the PMO informed that PM Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic accident in Barabanki, UP and Rs 50,000 each to the injured.
list of dead in accident
1. Suresh Yadav (35) son Bilat Yadav year resident of Bhopa police station, Gailad district Madhepura, Bihar
2. Indal Mahto (25) son Fakira Mahto resident of Khopa police station Runisaidpur district Sitamarhi, Bihar
3. Sikandar Mukhiya (40) son Sibanaraman Mukhiya resident of Jalseema Police Station Rajasonvarsa District Saharsa, Bihar
4. Monu Sahani (30) son Rudal Sahani resident Khopa Belahi Neelkanth police station Runisaidpur district Sitamarhi, Bihar
5. Jagdish Sahani (40) son Laxmi Sahani resident Khopa Belahi Neelkanth district Sitamarhi, Bihar
6. Jai Bahadur Sahani (40) son Khakhan Sahani resident of Gulharia police station Belson district Sibhar, Bihar
7. Baijnathram (55) son Mangalram resident Chandpiparpur police station Kishanpur district Supaul, Bihar
8. Balram Mandal (55) son of late. Chitaru Mandal resident Chandpiparpur police station Kishanpur district Supaul, Bihar
9. Akhilesh Mukhiya son Sukal Mukhiya Village and Post Jal Seema Thana Raja Sonbarsa District Saharsa Bihar
10. Santosh Singh 85 son Ratichandra resident Araria, Saharsa
11. Bauua (25) son Harikishan resident of Forbesganj, Saharsa
Of the 18 dead, 11 have been identified, 7 are unknown.
