UP: 15 Killed After Bus Hits Van In Hathras; PM Modi Says Authorities Assisting Victims

At least 15 people, including four women and four children, were killed on Friday when a roadways bus collided with their van on the Agra-Aligarh National Highway near Hathras, Uttar Pradesh.

Thirteen others were injured and have been admitted to a government hospital.

Hathras Superintendent of Police (SP) Nipun Agarwal said, “The accident occurred when the bus hit the van while trying to overtake it on the Agra-Aligarh National Highway.”

The accident occurred near Kanwarpur village, about 10 kilometers from the district headquarters. Four of the injured are reported to be in critical condition.

The SP also stated that efforts are underway to identify the deceased, and those responsible for the incident will not be spared. Four children are among those who lost their lives.

In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote: “The road accident in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful. My deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this. May God give them strength in this difficult time. Along with this, I wish for the speedy recovery of the people injured in the accident.”

He further added: “Under the supervision of the state government, the local administration is engaged in helping the victims in every possible way.”

In his condolence message on X, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that district administration officials have been directed to ensure proper treatment for the injured.

“My condolences are with the grieving families of the deceased. Instructions have been given to the district administration officials to provide proper treatment to the injured. I pray to Lord Shri Ram to give a place to the departed souls in his feet and provide speedy recovery to the injured,” Adityanath wrote.

President Droupadi Murmu also took to X and wrote: “The news of the death of several people in a road accident in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh is extremely sad. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured.”

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar shared: “Saddened by the loss of lives due to a road accident in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. My condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for speedy recovery of the injured.”