Seven killed, dozens injured as bus collides with gas tanker in UP's Sambhal due to dense fog

Photo courtesy: ANI

Sambhal: At least seven people have died after a roadways bus and a gas tanker collided in the Dhanari area of Sambhal on Wednesday (December 16) morning.

The accident took place in the early hours of Wednesday (December 16) near a bus stand.

Speaking to reporters, Superintendents of Police (SP) of Sambhal district, Chakresh Mishra said, "The collision took between the tanker and the bus early in the morning has left at least seven dead. So far, 25 people have been injured in the accident. They have been taken to the nearby hospital.

"Most likely, the accident took place due to fog. As soon as we got the information, I along with the District Magistrate (DM) reached the spot. Some people are still trapped at the spot. Rescue operations are underway," he added.

A statement has also been issued by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's office in this regard.

मुख्यमंत्री श्री @myogiadityanath जी ने जनपद सम्भल में एक सड़क दुर्घटना में लोगों की मृत्यु पर गहरा शोक व्यक्त किया है। उन्होंने ईश्वर से दिवंगत आत्मा की शांति की प्रार्थना करते हुए मृतकों के शोक संतप्त परिजनों के प्रति अपनी संवेदना व्यक्त की है।

— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP) December 16, 2020

In a tweet in Hindi, the UP CMO said, "UP CM Yogi Adityanath has deeply mourned the death of people in a road accident in Sambhal district. Praying for the peace of the departed soul, he has expressed condolences to the bereaved families. The Chief Minister has instructed the officers of the district administration to provide proper treatment to the injured people in this accident."