Tragedy Strikes: Bus Fire Claims Lives in Manoharpur
A private bus caught fire after hitting a hanging wire in Manoharpur, resulting in two deaths and ten injuries. The bus was carrying laborers, and two gas cylinders caught fire inside. Prompt medical aid was provided, and a probe has been launched into the incident.
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A devastating incident unfolded in Manoharpur on Tuesday when a private bus ignited after contacting a dangling wire, claiming the lives of two individuals and injuring ten others.
The bus, transporting laborers from Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, to a local brick kiln, ignited as household items atop the vehicle connected with a high tension line while navigating a rural path. The fire was exacerbated by gas cylinders aboard, two of which exploded.
Authorities swiftly responded, evacuating the injured to nearby medical facilities. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Transport Minister Prem Chand Bairwa have promised a thorough investigation. Condolences poured in from political leaders, with former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressing profound grief over the tragic event.
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