Bareilly Horror: Bus Smashes into Parked Truck; 1 Dead, 20+ Injured
A passenger bus heading to Nepal crashed into a parked truck in Bareilly, killing one and injuring over 20 laborers returning home for Diwali.
A tragic road accident has cast a shadow over the festive season in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, after a passenger bus collided with a stationary truck in the early hours of November 3, 2026. The crash, which occurred near the Dhaneta railway crossing, has left one person dead and more than 20 others injured, many of whom were laborers traveling home for the Diwali holidays.
Tragedy on the Way Home
The bus was transporting 29 passengers from the apple orchards of Himachal Pradesh to Nepal. These workers were heading home to celebrate the festival of lights with their families when the disaster struck. The collision took place between 3:30 AM and 4:00 AM within the jurisdiction of the Fatehganj West police station.
According to reports, the impact was severe. One passenger, suspected to be a labor contractor, died on the spot. Between 15 and 25 other people, including the bus driver, sustained various injuries. The situation is particularly grim for three passengers—including two young children—who are reported to be in critical condition.
Rescue Efforts and Medical Emergency
The silence of the early morning was broken by the crash, prompting local villagers to rush to the scene to provide immediate assistance. They were soon joined by police personnel, NHAI teams, and ambulance services.
The injured were rushed to multiple medical facilities for urgent care, including:
- Mirganj Community Health Center (CHC)
- Khirka CHC
- Rajshri Hospital
The body of the deceased has been moved to the mortuary at Mirganj CHC, where authorities are currently working to formally identify the victim.
Driver Fatigue and a Missing Suspect
Preliminary investigations have pointed toward a heartbreaking cause for the accident. CO Highway Devesh Singh stated that it appears the bus driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel, leading to the high-speed collision with the parked truck.
While the bus driver was among the injured, the driver of the stationary truck did not stay to help. He fled the scene immediately after the crash and remains at large. Police have launched a manhunt to locate and apprehend the truck driver to determine if the vehicle was parked illegally or contributed to the accident in any other way.