Tragic Truck-Bus Collision in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh Claims Six Lives
UP: Six killed, seven critical as truck overturns onto bus in Hapur crash
Hindustan Times
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A speeding truck collided with a bus carrying wedding guests in Hapur district, Uttar Pradesh, resulting in six fatalities, including five guests and the truck driver. Seven others were critically injured in the early morning accident on the Dhaulana-Gulawathi road.
- 01Six people, including five wedding guests, died in the crash.
- 02The accident occurred around 1:30 AM on a narrow road.
- 03Seven individuals sustained critical injuries and were hospitalized.
- 04The truck overturned onto the bus, trapping passengers inside.
- 05Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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In a tragic incident in Hapur district, Uttar Pradesh, six people lost their lives when a speeding truck collided with a bus carrying wedding guests. The accident occurred around 1:30 AM on the Dhaulana-Gulawathi road, about 22 km from Hapur district headquarters. The bus, returning to Dasna in Ghaziabad after a wedding in Bulandshahr, was stationary on the roadside when the truck crashed into it, causing the truck to overturn and crush part of the bus. Local police and rescue teams responded quickly, evacuating passengers trapped inside the wreckage. The deceased have been identified as Yunus (50), Yusuf (55), Akhtar (40), Sonu (25), and Munna (60), all residents of Dasna. The truck driver also died, though his identity is yet to be confirmed. Seven other passengers remain in critical condition and are receiving treatment at local medical facilities. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the accident, with initial reports suggesting overspeeding and poor visibility as contributing factors.
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This tragic accident highlights the dangers of speeding and poor visibility, raising concerns about road safety in the region.
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