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30 injured as Delhi-bound busoverturns on Ayodhya highway
30 injured as Delhi-bound busoverturns on Ayodhya highway

Time of India

time2 days ago

  • Time of India

30 injured as Delhi-bound busoverturns on Ayodhya highway

Lucknow: As many as 30 people were injured, including two critically, after a sleeper bus from Gorakhpur to Delhi lost control and overturned near Dharauli village on the Lucknow-Ayodhya highway early on Thursday morning. The sudden commotion on the highway drew local villagers to the scene, who immediately began efforts to rescue passengers trapped inside the bus. After approximately an hour of efforts, all injured passengers were extricated from the bus and transported to the Ramsanehighat Community Health Centre. "30 injured persons were brought to the CHC. Of these, two passengers, due to the severity of their injuries, were referred to the district hospital," said Dr Amresh Verma, superintendent, CHC. According to the injured passengers, the bus driver stopped at a roadside eatery during the journey and consumed alcohol. Subsequently, he drove the bus at high speed in a reckless manner. In the Ramsanehighat area, he lost control, causing the bus to overturn on the highway. . Sub divisional magistrate Anurag Singh and circle officer Jatashankar Mishra were instrumental in restoring traffic flow on the highway. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !

Bus overturns on Lucknow-Ayodhya highway: Over 30 injured, 2 critical; driver accused of drunk driving, negligence
Bus overturns on Lucknow-Ayodhya highway: Over 30 injured, 2 critical; driver accused of drunk driving, negligence

Time of India

time2 days ago

  • Time of India

Bus overturns on Lucknow-Ayodhya highway: Over 30 injured, 2 critical; driver accused of drunk driving, negligence

LUCKNOW: Gorakhpur to Delhi-bound sleeper bus met with an accident early Thursday near Dharauli village in the Ramsanehighat police station area on the Lucknow-Ayodhya highway. The bus lost control and overturned, resulting in injuries to more than 30 passengers, with two reported to be in critical condition. The sudden commotion on the highway drew local villagers to the scene, who immediately began efforts to rescue passengers trapped inside the bus. Upon receiving information about the accident, police and administrative officials promptly arrived at the site. After approximately an hour of strenuous efforts, all injured passengers were extricated from the bus and transported to the Ramsanehighat Community Health Center. Two critically injured referred to district hospital Dr. Amresh Verma, Superintendent of the Community Health Center, reported that over 30 injured individuals received treatment at the facility. Among them, two passengers, due to the severity of their injuries, were referred to the district hospital for advanced care. Driver accused of negligence and intoxication According to the injured passengers, the bus driver had stopped at a roadside eatery during the journey and consumed alcohol. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If A Cat Bites Their Owner Heres What It Really Means Gloriousa Undo Subsequently, he drove the bus at high speed in a reckless manner. In the Ramsanehighat area, he lost control, causing the bus to overturn on the highway. The accident scene was chaotic, with local residents, police, and administrative officials working tirelessly to assist the injured. Sub-Divisional Magistrate Anurag Singh and Circle Officer Jatashankar Mishra were instrumental in restoring traffic flow on the highway. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."

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