At least seven people have died and more than 20 others injured in a private passenger bus accident in which the vehicle struck a parked truck near Vadodara in Gujarat.
The accident took place in the early hours of the morning on a highway and resulted in a large rescue effort.
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Highway accident turns deadly
When the bus was approaching Ahmedabad, it hit a truck that apparently had been parked along the road, police officials told the Hindustan Times. The crash was quite devastating, with several people inside the car who were trapped.
Emergency services were immediately notified of the accident and ran to the scene. Rescuers and the locals scrambled through the debris to extricate passengers from the wreckage.
Rescue and medical response
Police officials stated, the bus was travelling towards Ahmedabad when it rammed into a truck that had reportedly been parked on the roadside. The impact of the collision was severe, leaving several passengers trapped inside the mangled vehicle.
Emergency services rushed to the scene soon after receiving information about the crash. Local residents and rescue personnel worked together to pull passengers out of the wreckage.
Investigation underway
Early investigations indicate low visibility and possible driver error are a factor in the crash but the cause has yet to be determined. Police officers are investigating how the truck ended up on the highway.
An FIR has been filed and a thorough investigation is being carried out by the police. Survivor and witness statements are being taken to find out how the tragedy unfolded.
The dead have gone for post-mortem and families notified. As the investigation continues more information will be available.
Road crashes of parked heavy vehicles continue to be a problem on some of the nation's highways. Drivers are being encouraged to take precaution when driving, particularly at night and in low-visibility situations.
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FAQs
Q1: How many people died in the Vadodara bus accident?
Ans: Seven people were killed in the collision between the bus and a parked truck.
Q2: How many passengers were injured?
Ans: More than 20 passengers sustained injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals.
