A private bus carrying 20 factory workers met with a serious accident on Thursday morning in Kanpur's Bidhnu area when it plunged into the Ramganga canal after colliding with a speeding dumper. All the workers sustained injuries and were rescued by locals, police, and fire brigade personnel. They were subsequently admitted to a local health facility for treatment.
Accident Details
The incident occurred around 8 a.m. when the bus, en route to a factory in Kanpur Dehat, was hit by a dumper coming from the opposite direction. The impact caused the bus to break through the bridge's railings and fall into the canal. Due to the low water level, passengers managed to escape through the windows and climb onto the bus roof to seek help. Rescue teams used ropes and ladders to safely evacuate all the trapped individuals.
Eyewitness Account
Ramnaresh, an injured passenger, recounted the harrowing experience: “A speeding dumper coming from the opposite direction hit the bus and sped away. The bus driver, instead of controlling the vehicle, jumped off, and thereafter the bus fell into the canal.”
Rescue Operation and Aftermath
The accident caused significant traffic jams on the route for several hours. Three cranes were deployed to lift the bus out of the canal. Bidhnu police station in-charge, Tejbahadur Singh, confirmed that some workers sustained serious injuries and stated that an investigation into the accident has been initiated.
The authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and gathering witness statements to determine the exact cause of the crash. Further updates are expected as the probe progresses.
