Devotees Injured in Uttar Pradesh Bus Accident After Maha Kumbh

A bus carrying pilgrims from Maha Kumbh overturned in Uttar Pradesh, injuring 19 people. The accident occurred in Kaushambi district when the driver allegedly fell asleep. Injured passengers were prioritized and transferred to hospitals for treatment.

A tragic incident unfolded in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district when a bus carrying pilgrims back from the Maha Kumbh overturned, leaving 19 people injured.

According to Dhirendra Singh, SHO of Kada Dham police station, the accident involved travelers from Sagar and Damoh districts in Madhya Pradesh. After a sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, they were headed to Chitrakoot via Ayodhya.

Preliminary reports suggest the driver dozed off and lost control near Lehadri Khateeb village. Emergency medical services were swiftly deployed, prioritizing the severely injured, with twelve passengers moved to a district hospital for urgent care.

(With inputs from agencies.)