MP: Bus Falls in Canal; 32 People Dead
A bus fell off a bridge into a canal in the Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh. At least 32 people have reportedly died and many feared drowned.
A bus met with an in the Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh on 16th February. The bus was traveling from Sidhi to Satna when it fell into the Sharda canal when the driver lost control of the vehicle.
At least 32 people have reportedly died. Many more are feared drowned as the bus was carrying about 60 passengers and several missing. Umesh Joga, Inspector General (Rewa zone) said that at least seven persons swam to safety after the bus fell into the canal. A team is present at the spot and a search and rescue operation is currently underway, Joga told reporters.
In a video message, MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that he felt "distressed" over the fatalities. He added, “Two ministers are on their way to the accident site. Families of those deceased will be given a compensation of Rs. 5 lakh. I have been in constant touch with the administration and the people engaged in relief work. The rescue work continues unabated. A team comprising the Collector, Commissioner, Inspector-General, Superintendent of Police, and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) is engaged."
The state government canceled a key event which the Union Home Minister Amit Shah was supposed to attend virtually in view of the accident.
