Punjab: Eight people died when bus collapses into drain in Bathinda.

A bus collided with a bridge near Jiwan Singh Wala hamlet in Bathinda, causing it to fall into a drain. A rescue mission is underway.

At least eight people lost their lives in a bus accident in Bathinda, Punjab, on Friday, as confirmed by Bathinda Urban MLA Jagroop Singh Gill. Five victims died at the scene, while three others passed away from severe injuries during treatment.

Dr. Ramandeep Singla, the civil surgeon of Bathinda, provided an update to Gill during his visit to Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh Civil Hospital in Bathinda, where treatment is underway for 18 injured passengers.

Five died on the scene, while three died as a result of significant injuries sustained during treatment. Nearly 18 people are being treated at the Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh Civil Hospital. The health officials have directed us to guarantee proper treatment, Gill informed HT..

A bus collided with a bridge near Jiwan Singh Wala hamlet in Bathinda, causing it to fall into a drain. A rescue operation is underway, with the assistance of the NDRF, police, and residents.

The private bus was traveling from Talwandi Sabo to Bathinda City when it slipped and crashed into a drain. Top civil and police authorities are on the scene to oversee rescue efforts.
The identities of the deceased have yet to be confirmed by district officials.

According to eyewitnesses, the bus went through a bridge’s railing before falling into a dirty drain.

According to district officials, the accident occurred while it was pouring in Bathinda, and the cause will be investigated.

Bathinda deputy commissioner Showkat Ahmad Parray said that quickly after the disaster, residents went to help and were able to preserve lives. A thorough investigation is underway to determine how many people were on board.

Following the incident, district officials, including DC Parray and SSP Amneet Kondal, promptly arrived at the scene.”