A bus full of passengers has met with a tragic accident in Gondia, Maharashtra. 9 people have died in this bus accident and it is being said that the death toll may increase. At present, the rescue operation is going on. At the same time, CM Eknath Shinde has announced an assistance amount of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the deceased in the accident.
Accident happened due to saving the bike
#VIDEO | One passenger was killed while 8 were seriously injured as the #Shivshahibus in which they were travelling overturned on Gondia Kohmara Road near Davva, Gondia district on Friday.#Davva #Gondia #busaccident #BusAccident #Accident #Kohmararoad #RoadAccident pic.twitter.com/orgrW6JVrn
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Initial information has revealed that a Maharashtra Road Transport bus overturned while trying to save a bike on Gondia Kohmara National Highway. Due to the bus overturning, 9 people died after being crushed under the bus. While the rest were injured and are being taken out. A total of 35 passengers were present in the bus.
Bus driver fled from the spot
According to the people present at the spot, the bus driver fled from the spot after the accident. Passersby informed the police and ambulance about the incident. All the injured have been admitted to the hospital in Gondia for treatment. The police is investigating the matter.