Union Minister S.P. Singh Baghel visits Hathras accident victims' families

Union Minister visits Hathras accident victims' families, PM announces ex-gratia, legal action against responsible vehicle, and ongoing support from authorities.

Union Minister S.P. Singh Baghel visited the family members of the deceased in the Hathras road accident on Saturday (September 8, 2024).

Mr. Baghel said, “In my Agra Lok Sabha constituency, from Semra village, all members of the same family were travelling to Hathras for a social event when the accident occurred involving a bus.”

“Sixteen people from the same family, including women and children, lost their lives. I would like to thank the Prime Minister for announcing an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased,” he added.

He added that people from all communities have come forward to express their condolences. "I will consult an advocate to seek compensation from the vehicle responsible for the accident. The funds from the CM, PMNRF, and insurance will help the family manage their livelihood," he said.

A total of 17 people died in the collision between a bus and a van in Hathras on Friday (September 6, 2024), according to a top police official. Sixteen others were injured and are being treated in hospitals. A case has been registered in this regard, and the bus driver has been arrested.

Hathras SP Nipun Agarwal said, "Yesterday at around 6:30 p.m., a collision occurred between a roadways bus and a magic van. The administration responded quickly to the scene. All the bodies were handed over to their families after postmortem examination, while the injured were sent to the hospital."

"The total number of deaths is now 17, including 7 women, 4 men, and 6 children. Sixteen people are injured and receiving treatment. A case has been registered, and the roadways driver has been arrested," he added.