Six killed and 21 injured as bus overturns on Lucknow-Agra Expressway
A tragic accident occurred on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway, resulting in six fatalities and 21 injuries. The double-decker bus, carrying around 50 passengers, overturned after the driver reportedly fell asleep. Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister expressed condolences and called for prayers for the victims and their families.
- ▪Six people, including a police sub-inspector, were killed in the bus accident.
- ▪The bus was traveling from Delhi to Bihar when it overturned near Nibha Kheda village.
- ▪Preliminary investigations suggest the driver lost control after falling asleep.
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Six people, including a police sub-inspector, lost their lives and 21 others were injured on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) when a double-decker AC bus overturned on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in the Unnao district. The incident occurred at 5.15 a.m. near Nibha Kheda village while the bus was en route from Delhi to Bihar with approximately 50 passengers aboard. The preliminary investigation suggests that the driver lost control after falling asleep at the wheel. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the bus was traveling at a high speed when it collided with the divider and overturned.The vehicle eventually lodged itself in the roadside railing, resulting in several passengers being ejected through the windows. Police and rescue teams transported the injured to government hospitals.
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