Barabanki (UP): The Barabanki accident on Wednesay early morning, which saw the death of a minimum of 18 people when a speeding truck hit a weakened bus parked at roadside, has sent shock waves across the state . Politicians joined others to precise their condolence at the loss of lives. The accident also left over 25 injured.
“Deeply saddened by the news of road accident in Barabanki, UP. My condolences to the bereaved families. I even have also spoken to CM Yogi ji. Arrangements are being made for correct treatment of all the injured comrades,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a tweet in Hindi.
The PMO handled also tweeted about help extended to those affected.
President Ram Nath Kovind condoled the deaths and wished for quick recovery of the injured.
“Deeply pained by the news of the untimely death of the many people during a road accident in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh . during this hour of grief, I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and need the injured a speedy recovery,” he said during a tweet.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief over the loss of lives within the accident and directed officials to increase all possible help to the victims.
The double-decker bus, which was hit at the National Highway 28, was parked at the roadside following a breakdown, as per media reports. The bus was travelling from Ambala to Bihar and was ferrying nearly 140 labourers, most of who were asleep when the accident happened