Three Dead, 45 Injured as Bus Plunges into Ditch on Agra-Lucknow Expressway

Lucknow: At least three people were killed and around 45 others injured after a passenger bus overturned and plunged into a deep roadside ditch from an elevated section of the Agra-Lucknow Expressway in Lucknow, officials said on Monday.

The accident occurred at Zero Point under the jurisdiction of the Para police station. The bus reportedly lost control before overturning and falling into the ditch, leaving several passengers trapped inside.

Fire and emergency services personnel launched a rescue operation, pulling out around 15 to 16 trapped passengers, including a child. The operation was completed within 35 minutes with the assistance of a Multi Disaster Rescue Vehicle (MDRV).

Police personnel, firefighters and medical teams rushed to the accident site and coordinated rescue and relief efforts. Passengers who sustained serious injuries were shifted to the King George's Medical University (KGMU) Trauma Centre for treatment.

District Magistrate Vishak G. said authorities received information about the bus overturning at Zero Point, following which emergency response teams from the police, fire services, health department and revenue department were immediately deployed.

According to the information available so far, the bus was travelling from Bhiwadi towards Bihar and was carrying approximately 50 passengers.

The injured were initially taken to two medical facilities — the KGMU Trauma Centre and Lokbandhu Hospital. Officials from the district administration were stationed at both hospitals to coordinate treatment and ensure that necessary medical assistance was provided.

The District Magistrate said around 45 passengers had sustained injuries, with some reported to be in critical condition. Specialist doctors at the KGMU Trauma Centre were treating those requiring advanced medical care.

Some passengers who were initially admitted to Lokbandhu Hospital were later referred to the KGMU Trauma Centre for further treatment.

Confirming the fatalities, Vishak said three people had lost their lives in the accident, while all possible medical assistance was being extended to the injured.

The district administration said its teams remained on the ground and at the hospitals to oversee rescue operations and medical arrangements.

The exact cause of the accident is yet to be established.

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