Etawah, Jan 31 || A major road accident occurred on the Agra Highway in the Jaswantnagar area of Etawah district, when a double-decker bus carrying pilgrims overturned after the driver lost control of the vehicle. Around 45 pilgrims were on board the bus at the time of the accident. Approximately ten pilgrims sustained injuries and were admitted to hospital for treatment.
According to reports, the double-decker bus was travelling late on Thursday night from Barsana in Mathura district to Orai in Jalaun district after the pilgrims had completed their religious visit.
As the bus reached near Malajani village on the Agra Highway, the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle due to dense fog, causing the bus to overturn. The sudden mishap led to panic among the passengers.
Soon after the accident, villagers from nearby areas rushed to the spot and assisted in rescue operations. Some locals informed the police, while others called for ambulances to help transport the injured. Several pilgrims sustained minor injuries, while a few were seriously hurt. Traffic movement on the highway was disrupted for some time due to the overturned bus and rescue operations.