Punjab Newsline, Talwandi Sabo (Bathinda), December 27-
At least eight people lost their lives in a bus accident on Friday in Bathinda, Punjab. The incident occurred when a bus fell into a drain after crashing through the railing of a bridge.
According to DC Bathinda Showkat Ahmad Parray, five passengers died at the scene, while three others succumbed to severe injuries during treatment.
Eyewitnesses reported that the bus veered off the road and crashed into the bridge’s railing, causing it to plummet into a filthy drain below. The exact cause of the accident has not yet been determined, but authorities are investigating the circumstances. The identities of the victims have not been confirmed by district officials at this time.
Around 24 injured passengers are currently receiving medical care at the Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh Civil Hospital in Bathinda. Health officials have ensured that all necessary medical attention is being provided to the injured.The local authorities are working to identify the deceased and determine the cause of the accident