Fatal Accident on Gondia-Arjuni Road Sparks Urgent Response
In a heart-wrenching incident on the afternoon of November 29, 2024, at least twelve people lost their lives and thirty others were injured when a Maharashtra State Transport bus overturned on the Gondia-Arjuni road near Bindravana Tola village. The bus, traveling from Nagpur to Gondia, met with the tragic accident after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle.
#WATCH | Gondia, Maharashtra | A State transport bus met with an accident after it lost control and overturned near Bindravana Tola village in the Gondia district. So far, 7 people have died. Around 30 people are injured and the injured have been shifted to Gondia District… pic.twitter.com/WZ8mrrv70D
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2024
Details of the Incident
The bus was a Shivshahi service, part of Maharashtra State Transport, and was en route from the Bhandara depot to Gondia when it overturned. The police have confirmed that the crash occurred on a stretch of road near Bindravana Tola. Eyewitness reports and visuals from the site show the bus lying on its side, with emergency services and locals rushing to help the victims.
Gondia bus tragedy toll 10. Road safely a major cause of concern in India. Moreover, fog in winter makes driving difficult. Drivers need to be extremely cautious and alert particularly in early morning & evening hrs. My prayers are with the bereaved family. #Gondia #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/6LkBf2emZ0
— N. K. Nayak (@nknayak17) November 29, 2024
As the situation unfolded, authorities confirmed that the injured were rushed to the Gondia District Hospital. However, the death toll is feared to rise as more casualties are discovered. Initial investigations are focused on whether road conditions, vehicle maintenance, or driver error contributed to the incident.
Immediate Government Response
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has expressed deep concern over the tragedy and instructed the Transport Administration to provide immediate financial assistance to the victims. A relief fund of Rs 10 lakh per victim has been approved. The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) has also assured that all necessary medical assistance would be provided to the injured.
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis offered condolences to the families of the deceased and directed that the injured be given the best possible medical treatment. In his statement, Fadnavis mentioned arrangements were being made to transfer critically injured passengers to hospitals in nearby cities, including Nagpur if necessary. Senior administration officials have been dispatched to the site to oversee the relief operations.
Reaction and Support
Locals and officials have praised the swift rescue efforts, although the tragic loss of life has cast a somber shadow over the region. Visuals from the accident site show the bus severely damaged, with recovery teams working relentlessly to clear the wreckage and assist the injured.
This devastating accident underscores the need for enhanced safety measures on state roads, especially for public transport vehicles. Experts are calling for more stringent regulations on vehicle checks and improved road infrastructure in the region to prevent such tragedies from recurring.
This news report is curated with insights from multiple reliable news sources.
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