A road accident in Uttar Pradesh claimed the lives of five people, including a Bihar Police sub-inspector and a prisoner, after a speeding bus overturned. The incident occurred while a Bihar Police team was returning from Gurugram after producing a prisoner in court following travel from Siwan.
According to available information, the Bihar Police team had taken a prisoner from Siwan to Gurugram for a court appearance. After the proceedings were completed, the team was returning when the accident occurred on the way.
The bus reportedly lost control and overturned late at night or in the early hours of the morning. Several passengers became trapped inside the vehicle following the crash.
Eyewitnesses said a loud sound was heard when the bus overturned, triggering panic among passengers. Some broke windows to escape, while several injured passengers remained trapped inside. Police and rescue teams reached the site after receiving information about the incident.
Uttar Pradesh Police and the local administration launched relief and rescue operations. Injured passengers were shifted to a nearby hospital, where treatment for several critically injured people is continuing.
The deceased include a Bihar Police sub-inspector and the prisoner being taken for the court appearance. Other passengers also lost their lives in the accident. Police continued efforts to identify the deceased and inform their families.
The news of the accident reached Bihar, following which police personnel and the families of the deceased were informed. Colleagues described the deceased sub-inspector as a hardworking and responsible officer.
Preliminary investigation indicates suspected overspeeding and loss of vehicle control by the driver. Police and the transport department are investigating the incident, and the technical condition of the bus will also be examined.
Traffic on the highway remained disrupted for some time after the accident. Police used a crane to remove the overturned bus and restore normal movement.
Images and videos related to the accident are circulating on social media, where people have expressed condolences to the families of the deceased.
Experts said driver fatigue, overspeeding and poor road conditions are among the major causes of long-distance road accidents, with risks increasing during night travel.
Health department officials said special arrangements have been made in hospitals for the treatment of the injured. The administration has ordered an investigation into the incident and further action is underway.
