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Three killed as truck collides with Delhi‑Bihar passenger bus in Uttar Pradesh
✍️ The Hans India
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 01:32 AM
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A truck rammed into a Delhi‑Bihar passenger bus in Uttar Pradesh, killing three people and injuring several others, officials said.
A road accident in Uttar Pradesh claimed three lives when a heavy truck struck a passenger bus operating on the Delhi‑Bihar route. The collision occurred on a highway segment within the state, according to local police officials. Emergency services rushed to the scene, extracting the injured and transporting the deceased to nearby hospitals.
Preliminary investigations suggest the truck may have lost control before hitting the bus, but the exact cause is still being examined. Police have opened a case under the state's motor accident laws and are gathering statements from witnesses and drivers.
The incident has heightened concerns over road safety on inter‑state routes, especially those frequented by passenger buses. Authorities have urged commuters to exercise caution and have promised a thorough review of traffic management measures in the area.
Families of the victims have been notified, and the government is expected to announce compensation for the bereaved, as per standard protocol for road fatalities in the state.
Preliminary investigations suggest the truck may have lost control before hitting the bus, but the exact cause is still being examined. Police have opened a case under the state's motor accident laws and are gathering statements from witnesses and drivers.
The incident has heightened concerns over road safety on inter‑state routes, especially those frequented by passenger buses. Authorities have urged commuters to exercise caution and have promised a thorough review of traffic management measures in the area.
Families of the victims have been notified, and the government is expected to announce compensation for the bereaved, as per standard protocol for road fatalities in the state.