Two Drivers Killed in Purvanchal Expressway Truck-Bus Crash
A tragic collision between a speeding truck and a Delhi-Bihar bus on the Purvanchal Expressway has claimed two lives and left several injured.
A horrific road accident claimed the lives of two drivers early Saturday morning on the Purvanchal Expressway in the Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh. The fatal collision involved a speeding truck and a passenger bus traveling from Delhi to Bihar, leaving a trail of destruction near Geraunwa village.
The Moment of Impact
The accident occurred in the Haidargarh area under tragic circumstances. According to reports, the bus, registered as BR 50 P 4873, was carrying approximately 80 passengers. The bus driver, identified as Ajay Kumar Yadav, had pulled the vehicle over to the side of the expressway to check the tire pressure.
While the bus was stationary, a speeding truck with registration number HR 55 AT 2023 plowed into the rear of the vehicle with massive force. The impact was so violent that it resulted in the instantaneous death of both Ajay Kumar Yadav and the truck driver, Deep Chander Rai.
Casualties and Rescue Operations
Beyond the two fatalities, the collision left more than half a dozen people injured. The victims include the truck's cleaner and several passengers who were on board the bus.
Local residents were the first to respond to the chaos, assisting police and rescue teams in extracting the trapped and injured individuals from the wreckage. The rescue operation unfolded as follows:
- Immediate Medical Aid: The injured were rushed to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Bazar Shukul.
- Advanced Care: Due to the severity of their wounds, several victims were later referred to specialized hospitals for intensive treatment.
- Post-Mortem: Police have taken custody of the bodies of the two deceased drivers and moved them to Barabanki for post-mortem examinations.
Traffic Disruption and Investigation
The accident caused significant chaos on the high-speed corridor, leading to a temporary disruption of traffic on the Purvanchal Expressway. Authorities worked to clear the mangled remains of both the truck and the bus to restore the normal flow of vehicles.
Local police have launched a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash to determine if speeding or other factors contributed to the collision.