Tree falls on moving bus: 5 dead in UP’s Barabanki

A moving roadways bus in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki city was crushed by a falling tree, resulting in the death of five passengers, including four women teachers, on Friday.

The accident occurred near the Harkh Chauraha area during heavy rainfall. Several passengers remain trapped inside, as rescue operations are currently underway.

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According to eyewitnesses, the tree was so massive that the roof of the bus caved in. The bus was en route from Barabanki to Haidergarh when the mishap occurred.

A disturbing moment from the incident surfaced when a trapped female passenger lashed out at a bystander recording a video instead of helping. “We’re dying in here, and you’re making a video! If you had helped remove the branches, we could have come out,” the woman was heard shouting.

Among the deceased are Shiksha Malhotra (53), who was posted at a primary school in Kadipur, and Anoj (45). The identities of the bus driver and another woman teacher are yet to be confirmed.

One of the injured teachers shared, “We were all on our way to our respective schools in Haidergarh when suddenly a tree fell on the moving bus near Harkh Chauraha.”

Local police and administration have reached the spot and are coordinating the rescue efforts. The area has been witnessing heavy rains over the past few days, which likely led to the weakening and fall of the tree.
Further updates are awaited as rescue operations continue.