Tragic Road Accident in Kushinagar Claims Six Lives, CM Offers Support
Six people died in a road accident in Kushinagar, prompting CM Yogi Adityanath to express condolences and ensure support for the victims families.
Kushinagar, November 2 (Daily Kiran) : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his condolences on November 2 following a tragic road accident in Kushinagar. The incident, which occurred in the Hata police station area, involved a van colliding with a truck, resulting in the deaths of six individuals and leaving two others severely injured.
In a post on social media, the Chief Minister conveyed his deep sorrow over the loss of life and extended his sympathies to the grieving families. He instructed district officials to ensure that the injured receive appropriate medical treatment and to communicate with the families of the deceased to provide any necessary assistance. Additionally, he prayed for the peace of the departed souls and the swift recovery of the injured.
According to police reports, the collision took place late at night near Tharudih village in the Hata area. Eight people were traveling in the van when it crashed into the truck, leading to the immediate deaths of six passengers.
Upon receiving the news, police quickly arrived at the scene and transported the injured to a nearby hospital. They were later referred to Gorakhpur Medical College for further treatment. The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examinations.
Authorities revealed that five of the deceased were from the same family in Captainganj. They were returning from a relative’s event when the accident occurred, which resulted in the van being completely wrecked.
Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Siddharth Verma provided details about the incident, stating, “On Sunday night, eight individuals were returning home from a ’tilak’ ceremony in Captainganj when their van collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction in Hata. Six of the eight passengers lost their lives, while two were promptly taken to Gorakhpur’s BRD Medical College for treatment.”
Verma confirmed that the bodies have been sent for post-mortem, and legal proceedings are underway. An investigation has been initiated to determine the causes of the accident.
