Yamuna Expressway accident: While the cause of the accident is unknown, it is alleged that the driver fell asleep on the wheel causing the bus to steer away from the highway.
Twenty-nine people died and 17 were injured after a bus fell into a drain on Yamuna Expressway in Agra early Monday morning. The bus was travelling from Lucknow to Delhi and was registered to Awadh depot. While the cause of the accident is unknown, it is alleged that the driver fell asleep on the wheel causing the bus to steer away from the highway.
The accident occurred at around 4.15 am near Etmadpur in Agra. It is alleged that the bus drifted from the road, crossed a barricade and fell into the drain approximately 40 feet below.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed condolences and has ordered a 3 member probe including the Transport Commissioner, IG Agra and Divisional Commissioner to prove the incident and submit a report in 24 hours. He also directed the authorities to provide all possible medical attention to the injured. Uttar Pradesh Roadways has also announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 5 lakh to the kin of the deceased.
