Three killed, over 40 injured as bus veers off Lucknow–Agra Expressway

Thirty-one injured passengers were admitted to Lok Bandhu Hospital, while 13 were taken to the KGMU Trauma Centre.

In Short

• Crash occurred near the first toll plaza around 6 am
• Lok Bandhu Hospital admits 31 passengers, two of whom die later
• KGMU Trauma Centre receives 13 injured passengers

Three people were killed and more than 40 injured after a bus veered off the Lucknow–Agra Expressway on the outskirts of Lucknow on Monday morning.

The accident occurred near the expressway’s first toll plaza between 6 am and 6.30 am, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Brajesh Pathak said. An inquiry has been ordered to establish the cause.

Pathak said two passengers were declared dead at Lok Bandhu Hospital and one at King George’s Medical University (KGMU). Thirty-one injured passengers were admitted to Lok Bandhu Hospital, while 13 were taken to the KGMU Trauma Centre.

“Arrangements have been made to ensure proper treatment for all the injured. Our priority is to provide them with the best possible medical care and inform their families through the district administration,” he said.

Expressing concern over frequent accidents on the expressway, Pathak said district administrations along the route and the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority had been directed to remain vigilant and caution motorists.

He called for checks to prevent drowsy driving and speeding, saying the priority should be to prevent accidents rather than merely impose fines.

Police said an investigation was underway and further legal proceedings were in progress.

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