Bihar bus accident: death toll rises to four
The death toll from a bus-truck collision in Bihar, India, has risen to four following the death of a critically injured passenger. The state government is coordinating the transport of the deceased and injured back to their home district in Andhra Pradesh.
Why it matters
This report highlights the logistical and administrative response of state governments in India to manage cross-state transit for accident victims.
Apart from the three pilgrims who were killed on the spot in a collision between a bus and truck on NH-2 near Aurangabad in Bihar on Monday, another critically injured passenger died on the early hours of Wednesday. The bodies of the three deceased reached their home towns in SPSR Nellore district on Tuesday night and were handed over to their families. The remaining injured victims have been transferred via a bus from Aurangabad.”
The report is a straightforward account of a tragic event and government administrative actions.
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