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26 May 
Delhi to Bihar bus overturns on Agra Lucknow Expressway leaving six dead and over ten passengers seriously injured
Unnao: A major road accident on the Agra Lucknow Expressway claimed at least six lives after a passenger bus travelling from Delhi to Bihar lost control and overturned in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao district early Tuesday morning. More than ten passengers sustained serious injuries in the crash, triggering a massive rescue operation by police and emergency response teams.
The accident occurred under the jurisdiction of the Auras Police Station area on the busy expressway. Authorities confirmed that several injured passengers were shifted to the trauma centre in Lucknow for emergency medical treatment.
Agra Lucknow Expressway Bus Crash Turns Fatal
According to police officials, the bus was en route from Delhi to Bihar when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn violently on the expressway. The impact left passengers trapped inside the damaged vehicle as panic spread across the accident site.
Rescue teams, local police personnel, and highway patrol officials rushed to the spot immediately after receiving information about the incident. Emergency workers used rescue equipment to pull injured passengers from the wreckage and transport them to nearby hospitals.
Officials stated that six passengers died in the accident, while several others remain in critical condition.
“The bus suddenly lost balance and overturned. Rescue teams acted immediately to save the injured passengers,” a police official said.
Sub Inspector and Prisoner Among Victims in Unnao Accident
Auras Station Officer Sanjeev Kushwaha confirmed that one of the deceased has been identified as Sub Inspector Ramchandra, who was reportedly travelling with a prisoner named Chhatrapal. Officials said the duo had travelled from Siwan to Delhi and were returning when the fatal accident occurred.
Police sources revealed that the condition of multiple injured passengers remains serious, and doctors at the Lucknow trauma centre are monitoring them closely.
The accident has once again highlighted concerns over highway safety, driver fatigue, and speeding on major expressways connecting northern Indian states.
Police Launch Investigation Into Bus Overturning Incident
Authorities have initiated a detailed investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash. Preliminary findings suggest the driver may have lost control of the bus due to overspeeding or negligence while navigating the expressway.
Traffic movement on parts of the Agra Lucknow Expressway was briefly disrupted as rescue operations continued for several hours.
Police officials are also verifying passenger details and coordinating with families of the victims.
Another Fatal Highway Accident Reported Near Dhule
In a separate incident reported on Tuesday morning, a deadly multi-vehicle collision occurred near the Laling Ghat section of the Mumbai-Agra Highway close to Dhule. At least six people lost their lives, while 10 to 12 others sustained serious injuries after a violent collision involving a sand-dumping vehicle and multiple passenger vehicles.
According to preliminary reports, the driver allegedly lost control while moving through the ghat section, resulting in a chain collision. Police and rescue officials reached the location immediately and shifted the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The accident temporarily disrupted traffic movement on the Mumbai-Agra Highway during the early morning hours.
