As many as nine people were killed and 45 injured after a container rammed into the tractor-trolley they were traveling into Rajasthan’s Gogamedi from UP’s Kasganj, on National Highway 34 in Bulandshahr late last night.
The incident occurred near Ghatal Village at around 2.15 am.
Bulandshahr SSP Dinesh Kumar Singh said, “The accident happened on NH 34, on the Aligarh border, around 2:15 am. Around 60-61 people were travelling in a tractor from Kasganj district to Rajasthan. A container coming from behind hit it at high speed, due to which the tractor overturned, and a large number of people were injured.”
“The injured have been admitted to the hospital in Khurja. The condition of three persons is critical. The truck that caused the accident is in police custody,” he added.
Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to those injured in the accident.
“Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Ji Maharaj has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in an unfortunate road accident in Bulandshahr district and extended his condolences to the bereaved families,” CM office stated.
It further stated that Maharaj Ji has directed the district administration officials to expedite relief efforts and ensure proper treatment for the injured.
“Maharaj Ji has directed financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of each deceased and Rs 50 thousand to each injured person. The entire cost of proper treatment for all the injured will be borne by the UP government,” the office stated.
