A major road accident occurred on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway in the Fatehabad area of Agra, leaving four people dead and 19 others injured early on Saturday morning. The accident took place at approximately 5:40 am when a bus traveling from Lucknow to Agra attempted to overtake a truck but lost control and collided with it near the 27 km mark of the expressway.

Details of the Crash

According to DP Tiwari, the Police Station Incharge, the bus (RJ18PB5811) crashed into a truck (RJ11GD0561) while overtaking, leading to severe damage to the left side of the bus. The impact of the crash was so intense that four passengers died on the spot, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries.

Victims and Fatalities

The four deceased passengers have been identified as:

• Govind Lal (68), Jodhpur, Rajasthan
• Ramesh (45), Jodhpur, Rajasthan
• Deepak Verma (40), Agra, Uttar Pradesh
• Bablu (40), Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh

Following the incident, the bodies were sent to S N Mortuary in Agra for post-mortem examinations.

Injured Passengers Taken to Hospital

Nineteen passengers sustained injuries in the crash and were immediately shifted to Sandhya Hospital in Fatehabad for medical attention. The injured individuals include:

• Falguni (26) and Deu Parmar (53), Mumbai
• Sonia Sharma (34) and Neelu Sharma (40), Mumbai
• Apurv Gupta (27), Gurgaon
• Garvita Sharma (25), Agra
• Rambhajan (33), Achnera
• Riyaz Ahmad (44), Bhadohi
• Manisha (38), Rajkot
• Shilpa (37) and Tulsi (46), Bhavnagar
• Ajay Chauhan, Bidhuna
• Komal (23) and Devdas (32), Mumbai
• Heera Devi, Mathura
• Chirag (23), Rajkot
• Sonia Sharma (40) and Neelu Sharma (60), Mumbai

Cause of the Accident: Overtaking on Expressway

Initial reports suggest that the accident occurred due to the bus driver’s miscalculation while overtaking the truck. The high speed and improper lane maneuvering resulted in the crash, leading to the fatalities and injuries. The Agra-Lucknow Expressway, known for frequent high-speed traffic, has witnessed several accidents due to reckless driving, especially involving heavy vehicles and passenger buses.

Authorities’ Response and Road Safety Concerns

The local police and emergency responders arrived at the accident site promptly and took the injured passengers to the hospital. The authorities are now investigating the cause of the accident, and further legal action may be taken depending on the findings.

This incident raises concerns about road safety on expressways in India, where speeding and overtaking continue to be major causes of accidents. Authorities have urged drivers to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such tragedies in the future.

Conclusion

The tragic accident on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway serves as a reminder of the dangers of high-speed travel and reckless overtaking. While authorities investigate the cause, the priority remains on ensuring the best medical care for the injured victims and improving road safety awareness to prevent future mishaps.

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