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Three Killed Stepping Off Bus After Minor Crash
11 Jul
Summary
- Three died after being run over by a bus they had exited.
- The incident occurred after a minor collision with a truck.
- The bus driver fled the scene after the fatal accident.
A harrowing incident on the Kanpur-Lucknow National Highway early Saturday resulted in the deaths of three individuals and left a bus conductor in critical condition. The tragedy unfolded around 2:30 AM when a UPSRTC bus, en route from Ayodhya to Kanpur, experienced a minor collision with an oncoming truck.
Following the initial impact, passengers disembarked to assess the damage. Tragically, as several stood near the vehicles, the bus driver suddenly accelerated, trapping four people beneath the bus. The driver then abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene.
Emergency services arrived to find three passengers deceased and the bus conductor severely injured. The conductor is currently receiving treatment in critical condition. Among the deceased was Ramnaresh, who was traveling to Kanpur for his father-in-law's funeral rites, which were scheduled for Saturday. His wife and daughter, who were with him, survived the incident.
Authorities have begun an investigation, collecting statements from passengers and aiming to apprehend the absconding driver. Traffic was temporarily disrupted but has since been restored.
