Kanpur accident: The speeding bus destroyed 3 cars and many bicycles.
Kanpur:
At least six people were killed and 12 others injured after an electric bus lost control and plowed through its surroundings in Kanpur today, police said. The incident happened near the intersection of Tat Mill.
The speeding bus lost control and hit several vehicles and pedestrians. Three cars and many bicycles were destroyed by the bus in the accident.
The bus then drove past a traffic stop and stopped after hitting a truck.
The local police have started an investigation into the matter.
#Police_Commissonerate_Kanpur_Nagar के घण्टाघर से टाटमील चौराहे केके हुयी घटना व की गयी कार्यवाही के सम्बन्ध में पुलिस उपायुक्त पूर्वी @dcpekanpur द्वारा दी गयी बाइट.@Uppolicepic.twitter.com/QpGho35a0M
– PRINCIPAL OF POLICE KANPUR NAGAR (@kanpurnagarpol) January 30, 2022
Pramod Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Police, East Kanpur, said the bus driver was running away, we are looking for him.
The injured are being treated at a nearby hospital.
President Ram Nath Kovind offered his condolences to the families of those killed in the crash.
“Extremely saddened by the news of the many casualties in the bus accident in Kanpur. I extend my deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones in this incident. I wish those injured quickly. quick recovery,” President Kovind posted on his official Twitter.
कानपुर में हुई बस दुर्घटना में लोगों के केहताहत होने की खबर से अत्यंत दुःख हुआ है. -संवेदनाएं। मैं ायल हुए लोगों के्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूँ.
– President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 31, 2022
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took to Twitter to offer condolences to the families of those killed in the road accident.
कानपुर से सड़क हादसे का बहुत ही दुखद समाचार प्राप्त हुआ.
मृतकों के परिजनों के प्रति मेरी गहरी शोक संवेदनाएं. मैं ईश्वर से प्रार्थना करती हूं कि घायलों को जल्द स्वास्थ्य लाभ मिले.
– Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) January 30, 2022
“Received unfortunate news of a road accident in Kanpur. I extend my deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. I pray to God for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident. distress,” wrote Ms. Priyanka in Hindi.
