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India.com
6 days ago
- India.com
Eleven killed as SUV falls into canal in UP's Gonda; CM Yogi condoles deaths
People stand near the Saryu canal after an SUV fell in the canal leaving at least 11 people dead and four others critically injured, in Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, Sunday (Image- PTI) Gonda: An SUV fell into the Saryu canal in the district on Sunday, leaving 11 people dead and four others injured, police said. Station House Officer (SHO), Itiathok police station, Krishn Gopal Rai, said the victims were going from Sihagaon village to offer holy water at the Prithvinath Temple in Khargupur when the accident occurred near Belwa Bahuta. Rai said the SUV was carrying 15 people, including the driver. With the help of villagers and rescue teams, 11 bodies were recovered from the submerged vehicle. The bodies have been sent for postmortem and an investigation into the incident has been initiated, officials added. Superintendent of Police, Vineet Jaiswal said those killed included six women, two men and three children. The victims were identified as Beena (35), Kajal (22), Mehak (12), Durgesh, Nandini, Ankit, Shubh, Sanju Verma, Anju, Anasuya and Saumya. The SP said four people, including the SUV driver, were rescued and sent to a hospital. Rahul Verma, a resident of Itiyathok and an eyewitness to the accident, said the road was slippery due to rain in the morning. The SUV was running on the road built next to the canal and when the driver applied the brakes it slipped and fell into the canal, he said. 'We immediately called the police and villagers to the spot and pulled out the SUV with the help of a rope,' he said. A teenage girl, who survived the accident, said, 'We were all going to visit Prithvinath temple. At the time of the incident, the women and girls were singing 'bhajans''. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath condoled the loss of lives in the accident and announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the families of the deceased.
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- New Indian Express
Eleven killed as SUV falls into Sarayu canal in UP's Gonda
GONDA: An SUV fell into the Saryu canal in the district on Sunday, leaving 11 people dead and four others injured, police said. Station House Officer (SHO), Itiathok police station, Krishn Gopal Rai, said the victims were going from Sihagaon village to offer holy water at the Prithvinath Temple in Khargupur when the accident occurred near Belwa Bahuta. Rai said the SUV was carrying 15 people, including the driver. With the help of villagers and rescue teams, 11 bodies were recovered from the submerged vehicle. The bodies have been sent for postmortem and an investigation into the incident has been initiated, officials added. Superintendent of Police, Vineet Jaiswal said those killed included six women, two men and three children. The victims were identified as Beena (35), Kajal (22), Mehak (12), Durgesh, Nandini, Ankit, Shubh, Sanju Verma, Anju, Anasuya and Saumya. The SP said four people, including the SUV driver, were rescued and sent to a hospital. Rahul Verma, a resident of Itiyathok and an eyewitness to the accident, said the road was slippery due to rain in the morning. The SUV was running on the road built next to the canal and when the driver applied the brakes it slipped and fell into the canal, he said. "We immediately called the police and villagers to the spot and pulled out the SUV with the help of a rope," he said. A teenage girl, who survived the accident, said, 'We were all going to visit Prithvinath temple. At the time of the incident, the women and girls were singing 'bhajans'." Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath condoled the loss of lives in the accident and announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the families of the deceased.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Indian Express
Eleven killed as SUV falls into canal in UP
An SUV fell into the Saryu canal in the district on Sunday, leaving 11 people dead and four others critically injured, police said. Station House Officer (SHO), Itiathok police station, Krishn Gopal Rai, said the victims were going from Sihagaon village to offer holy water at the Prithvinath Temple in Khargupur when the accident occurred near Belwa Bahuta. Rai said the SUV was carrying 15 people, including the driver. With the help of villagers and rescue teams, 11 bodies were recovered from the submerged vehicle. Four other passengers were rescued in a critical condition and rushed to a nearby hospital, police said. The bodies have been sent for postmortem and an investigation into the incident has been initiated, officials added. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath condoled the loss of lives in the accident and announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the families of the deceased.
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- New Indian Express
Eleven killed as SUV falls into canal in Uttar Pradesh
GONDA: An SUV fell into the Saryu canal in the district on Sunday, leaving 11 people dead and four others critically injured, police said. Station House Officer (SHO), Itiathok police station, Krishn Gopal Rai, said the victims were going from Sihagaon village to offer holy water at the Prithvinath Temple in Khargupur when the accident occurred near Belwa Bahuta. Rai said the SUV was carrying 15 people, including the driver. With the help of villagers and rescue teams, 11 bodies were recovered from the submerged vehicle. Four other passengers were rescued in a critical condition and rushed to a nearby hospital, police said. The bodies have been sent for postmortem and an investigation into the incident has been initiated, officials added. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath condoled the loss of lives in the accident and announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the families of the deceased.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Uttar Pradesh accident: 11 dead, 4 critical as SUV plunges into Saryu canal; CM Yogi Adityanath announces Rs 5L aid
GOND: At least 11 people were killed and four others critically injured after an SUV plunged into the Saryu canal in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district on Sunday, police said. According to station house officer (SHO) Krishn Gopal Rai of Itiathok police station, the victims were travelling from Sihagaon village to offer holy water at Prithvinath Temple in Khargupur when the vehicle met with the accident near Belwa Bahuta. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The SUV was reportedly carrying 15 people, including the driver. With the help of local residents and rescue teams, 11 bodies were recovered from the submerged vehicle. The four survivors were rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The bodies have been sent for postmortem, and an investigation has been launched, officials said. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the tragedy and announced a financial aid of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the deceased. "The loss of life in the unfortunate accident in the district of Gonda is extremely tragic and heart-wrenching. My condolences are with the grief-stricken families. Instructions have been given to provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the kin of those who lost their lives in this accident, and to the district administration officials to immediately take the injured to the hospital for their proper treatment. I pray to Lord Shri Ram that the departed souls attain salvation, the bereaved families find the strength to bear this immense sorrow, and the injured recover swiftly, " Yogi tweeted. (With inputs from agencies)
