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Three killed, over 40 injured as bus plunges into ditch on Agra Expressway in Lucknow

Three killed, over 40 injured as bus plunges into ditch on Agra Expressway in Lucknow

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Three people were killed and more than 40 injured after a bus lost control at the Zero Point of the Agra‑Lucknow Expressway, overturned from an elevated section and fell into a deep roadside ditch, officials said. Fire and emergency services rescued victims. The incident adds to frequent accidents on the expressway that have prompted concern from the state health minister, who emphasized passenger safety.

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    A bus carrying around 50 passengers overturned near Zero Point, killing three and injuring around 45, while rescue teams pulled 15–16 passengers, including a child, to safety.

    — The Logical Indian

  • center · 3 outlets

    Three people were killed and over 40 injured as a bus veered off the Lucknow-Agra Expressway on the outskirts of the state capital on Monday, police said. The accident occurred near the first toll plaza on the expressway between 6 am and 6.30 am, Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Brajesh…

    — The Tribune

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Lucknow, November 9 (IANS): Three people were killed and more than 40 others injured after a bus lost control at the Zero Point of the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, overturned from an elevated section and plunged into a deep roadside ditch, officials said.Fire and emergency services personnel rescued…

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    Three killed, over 40 injured as bus plunges into ditch on Agra Expressway in Lucknow

    Lucknow, November 9 (IANS): Three people were killed and more than 40 others injured after a bus lost control at the Zero Point of the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, overturned from an elevated section and plunged into a deep roadside ditch, officials said.Fire and emergency services personnel rescued…

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