A double-decker bus carrying around 45 pilgrims overturned on the Agra Highway in Etawah’s Jaswantnagar area after the driver lost control, leaving about ten pilgrims injured. The bus was en route from Barsana in Mathura district to Orai in Jalaun district following a religious visit by the pilgrims. The driver reportedly lost control near Malajani village due to dense fog, causing the accident and panic among passengers.
Villagers from nearby areas quickly responded to the accident, aiding in rescue efforts by informing the police and arranging ambulances for the injured. Some pilgrims sustained minor injuries, while others were more seriously hurt. Traffic flow on the highway was disrupted temporarily due to the overturned bus and ongoing rescue operations.
Upon notification, police and administrative teams promptly arrived at the scene, transferring the injured pilgrims to the Community Health Centre in Jaswantnagar for medical treatment. Eight pilgrims had minor injuries, while two were more severely injured and are currently under observation. District Magistrate Shubhrant Kumar Shukla and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Brijesh Kumar Srivastava visited the accident site and hospital, ensuring the best possible treatment for the injured pilgrims.
SSP Brijesh Kumar Srivastava explained that the pilgrims were returning from Barsana late at night when the driver lost control due to dense fog near Malajani village, leading to the accident. He confirmed that all the injured pilgrims are receiving treatment, and the situation is now under control.
