<p>In India's Uttar Pradesh, a tragic collision between a double-decker bus and a milk tanker in the Unnao district on Wednesday (July 10) has claimed the lives of at least 18 people.</p>

<p>As per reports, the accident took place on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in the Behta Mujawar police station area.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>At around 5:15 in the morning (local time) the double-decker sleeper bus en route from Bihar's Shivgarh to Delhi rammed into the tanker transporting milk on the expressway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The collision as per visuals being shared online was so severe that both the vehicles were shattered into pieces. At least 18 people were killed in the tragedy and 19 injured have been rushed to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment.</p>

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<p>In a media briefing, Unnano DM Gaurang Rathi said that the initial investigation shows that the private bus was over-speeding when it rammed into the tanker.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Unnano DM Gaurang Rathi says "Today at around 05.15 AM, a private bus coming from Motihari, Bihar collided with a milk tanker. 18 people have lost their lives and 19 others are injured in the accident. After the initial investigation, it looks like the bus was… <a href="https://t.co/H5TantJwnh">https://t.co/H5TantJwnh</a> <a href="https://t.co/QYXcLaFqNp">pic.twitter.com/QYXcLaFqNp</a></p>
— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1810867692686934265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Visuals from the accident show the shattered vehicles and bodies strewn on the highway.</p>

<p><em>(Distressing visuals, viewer discretion is advised)</em></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">18 were killed after a double decker bus heading Siwan rammed into rear ofa milk tanker on Agra-Lucknow Expressway in Unnao district. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UttarPradesh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UttarPradesh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadAccident?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadAccident</a> <a href="https://t.co/P2e1H0LBqV">pic.twitter.com/P2e1H0LBqV</a></p>
— Arvind Chauhan 💮🛡️ (@Arv_Ind_Chauhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arv_Ind_Chauhan/status/1810861965583212801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<h2><strong>CM Adityanath shares condolences</strong></h2>

<p>Taking to X, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared his condolences for the dead and prayers for the injured.</p>

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<p>"The loss of life in a road accident in the Unnao district is extremely sad and heart-wrenching. My condolences are with the bereaved family," he wrote in Hindi.</p>

<p>CM Adityanath stated that the district administration officials have been instructed to reach the accident spot&nbsp;and speed up the relief work.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">जनपद उन्नाव में सड़क दुर्घटना में हुई जनहानि अत्यंत दुःखद एवं हृदय विदारक है।<br />
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मेरी संवेदनाएं शोकाकुल परिजनों के साथ हैं।<br />
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जिला प्रशासन के अधिकारियों को मौके पर पहुंचकर राहत कार्य में तेजी लाने के निर्देश दिए गए हैं।<br />
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प्रभु श्री राम से प्रार्थना है कि दिवंगत आत्माओं को अपने श्री…</p>
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) <a href="https://twitter.com/myogiadityanath/status/1810866705976922312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>"I pray to Lord Shri Ram to give a place to the departed souls in his feet and provide speedy recovery to the injured," he added</p>


In India's Uttar Pradesh, a tragic collision between a double-decker bus and a milk tanker in the Unnao district on Wednesday (July 10) has claimed the lives of at least 18 people.

In India's Uttar Pradesh, a tragic collision between a double-decker bus and a milk tanker in the Unnao district on Wednesday (July 10) has claimed the lives of at least 18 people. As per reports, the accident took place on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in the Behta Mujawar police station area. What happened? At around 5:15 in the morning (local time) the double-decker sleeper bus en route from Bihar's Shivgarh to Delhi rammed into the tanker transporting milk on the expressway. The collision as per visuals being shared online was so severe that both the vehicles were shattered into pieces. At least 18 people were killed in the tragedy and 19 injured have been rushed to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment. Also read | Mumbai hit-and-run case: Shiv Sena leader's son Mihir Shah arrested after absconding for three days In a media briefing, Unnano DM Gaurang Rathi said that the initial investigation shows that the private bus was over-speeding when it rammed into the tanker. #WATCH | Unnano DM Gaurang Rathi says "Today at around 05.15 AM, a private bus coming from Motihari, Bihar collided with a milk tanker. 18 people have lost their lives and 19 others are injured in the accident. After the initial investigation, it looks like the bus was… https://t.co/H5TantJwnh pic.twitter.com/QYXcLaFqNp — ANI (@ANI) July 10, 2024 × Visuals from the accident show the shattered vehicles and bodies strewn on the highway. (Distressing visuals, viewer discretion is advised) 18 were killed after a double decker bus heading Siwan rammed into rear ofa milk tanker on Agra-Lucknow Expressway in Unnao district. #UttarPradesh #RoadAccident pic.twitter.com/P2e1H0LBqV — Arvind Chauhan 💮🛡️ (@Arv_Ind_Chauhan) July 10, 2024 × CM Adityanath shares condolences Taking to X, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared his condolences for the dead and prayers for the injured. Also read | Indian student from Telangana dies by drowning in US "The loss of life in a road accident in the Unnao district is extremely sad and heart-wrenching. My condolences are with the bereaved family," he wrote in Hindi. CM Adityanath stated that the district administration officials have been instructed to reach the accident spot and speed up the relief work. जनपद उन्नाव में सड़क दुर्घटना में हुई जनहानि अत्यंत दुःखद एवं हृदय विदारक है। मेरी संवेदनाएं शोकाकुल परिजनों के साथ हैं। जिला प्रशासन के अधिकारियों को मौके पर पहुंचकर राहत कार्य में तेजी लाने के निर्देश दिए गए हैं। प्रभु श्री राम से प्रार्थना है कि दिवंगत आत्माओं को अपने श्री… — Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) July 10, 2024 × "I pray to Lord Shri Ram to give a place to the departed souls in his feet and provide speedy recovery to the injured," he added

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