The incident took place at around 1 am near Jhandewalan Metro Station, when the bus, travelling from Jaipur in Rajasthan to Delhi, reportedly lost control and overturned beneath the metro line
Damaged sleeper bus after it overturned. Pic/PTI
At least two people were killed and several others were injured after a passenger bus overturned near Jhandewalan Metro Station in Delhi's Karol Bagh area in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said, reported the IANS.
The incident took place at around 1 am near Jhandewalan Metro Station, when the bus, travelling from Jaipur in Rajasthan to Delhi, reportedly lost control and overturned beneath the Delhi Metro line.
According to the Delhi Fire Services, two people lost their lives in the incident. Several passengers sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Eyewitnesses reported that two children and a woman were initially trapped beneath the overturned vehicle. They were later rescued by emergency teams and taken to hospital, as per the IANS.
Rescue operations
According to the IANS, following the incident, the emergency response teams, including the Delhi police and fire brigade personnel, reached the scene promptly and launched a coordinated rescue effort at the spot.
After the rescue of the injured, they were rushed to the hospital for urgent medical treatment, officials said.
At least two fire tenders were deployed to assist in the rescue operation at the spot that was conducted after the accident.
A crane was later brought in to lift the overturned bus, enabling rescuers to check for any remaining passengers trapped inside.
Visuals from the scene showed extensive damage to the bus, with shattered glass, broken seats and detached wheels scattered around the overturned vehicle. Fire officials said that at least two fire tenders were deployed to carry out rescue operations, which began soon after the incident was reported, according to the IANS.
Cause of accident
Preliminary investigations suggest that overspeeding may have caused the crash. Officials believe the driver lost control while passing under the metro corridor, leading to the vehicle overturning, the news agency reported.
Further action
Authorities stated that the injured in the bus accident were immediately taken to hospitals and that the families of both the deceased and injured have been informed. The bodies of the victims have been sent for post-mortem examination before being handed over to their families, the IANS reported.
(with IANS inputs)
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