1 killed, 22 injured in road accident in Azamgarh

AZAMGARH: A road accident near the Azamgarh-Ambedkar Nagar border on Wednesday morning claimed one life and left 22 people injured.

The incident occurred near Kandhrapur town on National Highway 233 as the group was returning from the historic Guru Govind Sahib fair.

"Around 24 people from the Sarailakhansi area of Mau district were travelling in a pickup van when it collided with a sugarcane-laden trolley. The accident led to the death of a woman, Bachchi Devi, and injuries to 22 others," Superintendent of Police (City) Shailendra Lal said.

The injured individuals were immediately transported to the district hospital for medical attention.
The Chief Medical Officer and Chief Medical Superintendent are present at the hospital supervising treatment, whilst police and health department teams remain vigilant.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conveyed his sympathies to the deceased's family and ordered officials to accelerate relief operations at the accident location.

He also directed authorities to provide appropriate medical care for the injured persons and expressed wishes for their quick recovery.

Police officials confirmed that investigations into the accident are continuing.

Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India. Don't miss daily games like Crossword, Sudoku, and Mini Crossword.