Eight dead, 10 others injured after head-on collision between two luxury buses in Maharashtra

At least six people died and several others were injured after a head-on collision was reported between two government-run luxury buses from Maharashtra near Uva village in the Bardoli taluka of Surat district. In this horrific accident, one of the buses overturned and caught fire; according to preliminary reports. Six people died on the spot, and several others sustained injuries.

"Both buses belonged to the Maharashtra state transport corporation. At present, it is not clear whether it was a head-on collision or both buses were going in one direction. After the accident, one of the buses overturned and caught fire," Bardoli Rural police inspector PN Jadeja told reporters.

While at least eight people were killed on the spot, more than 10 others were injured in the accident and



referred to hospital. Some passengers are feared trapped inside the bus which caught fire. Efforts were on to douse the fire and rescue people, he said. Police teams from Surat and neighbouring Tapi district rushed to the spot after receiving information about the accident.

PM Modi expressed condolence and announced ex-gratia for the kin of the deceased. "Deeply pained to hear about a mishap in Surat district, Gujarat. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest. Rescue operations are underway, and authorities are providing all possible assistance at the accident site. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000,? PM Modi said.