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Devotee Bus Overturns: 11 Dead, 21 Injured
16 Apr
Summary
- A bus carrying devotees overturned near Fatehgarh Sahib, killing 11 people.
- The accident occurred late Tuesday night while returning from Anandpur Sahib.
- Locals initiated the rescue before police and emergency services arrived.
A devastating bus accident occurred late Tuesday night near Main Majri village in Bassi Pathana, Fatehgarh Sahib, resulting in the deaths of eleven people and injuring at least 21 others. The bus was carrying around 40 devotees returning from Anandpur Sahib after observing Baisakhi.
Officials reported that the vehicle experienced a technical issue, causing the driver to lose control. The bus collided with an electric pole before overturning. The incident happened as the bus was nearing Main Majri village.
Local residents were the first to reach the scene, bravely rescuing passengers trapped within the overturned bus and transporting them to nearby medical facilities. Emergency services and police quickly arrived and initiated a comprehensive rescue operation.
Injured passengers were initially taken to hospitals in Morinda and Fatehgarh Sahib. Critically wounded individuals were subsequently referred to the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh for advanced treatment. Police investigations into the precise cause of the accident are ongoing.
