In a tragic incident, at least 15 people were killed and others injured while travelling in a van on Friday after a roadways bus hit the vehicle from behind on National Highway 93, officials said.
Thirteen others were injured in the accident and have been admitted to a government hospital.
“The accident occurred when the bus hit the van while trying to overtake it on the Agra-Aligarh National Highway,” said Nipun Agarwal, Superintendent of Police (SP), PTI reported.
The condition of four of the injured is said to be critical. The passengers were travelling from Hathras to Agra.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a post on X and wished a speedy recovery to the injured and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the family of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Hathras, UP. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000. https://t.co/7qucGLR6ug
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 6, 2024
