The injured have been shifted to the nearest hospital and a probe has been launched into the incident, according to East Kanpur deputy commissioner of police
As many as six people were killed and many hurt after an electric bus lost control in Kanpur on Monday. ANI
At least six people have been killed and several injured after an electric bus lost control and mowed down several bystanders in Kanpur on Sunday.
The incident took place between Ghantaghar and Tatmill Chouraha. “Three cars and many bikes were destroyed by the bus in the accident. The driver of the bus is on the run, we are looking for him”, said Pramod Kumar, deputy commissioner of police, East Kanpur.
“The injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital and a probe in the matter has been initiated,” the DCP added. Those who lost their lives in this accident include 26-year-old Shubham Sonkar, a resident of Latush Road, Twinkle Sonkar, 25, and 24-year-old Arsalan, a resident of Bekonganj, according to a report by DNA.
Following the incident condolences poured in from all quarters.
President Ram Nath Kovind took to Twitter to express his sadness. He wrote in Hindi, “deeply saddened by the news of many casualties in the Kanpur bus accident. My deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this incident. I wish the injured people a speedy recovery.”
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu too tweeted his condolences:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted in Hindi, “Very sad to know about the road accident in Babupurwa area of Kanpur. My deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in this. Along with this, I wish a speedy recovery to all those injured in this accident.”
Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi too shared their support. While Priyanka Gandhi wrote, “Very sad news of road accident was received from Kanpur. My deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. I pray to God that the injured get speedy recovery.”
Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi appealed to his party colleagues to extend all the help:
With input from agencies
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