10 Maha Kumbh devotees dead, 19 injured in collision between SUV and bus on Prayagraj-Mirzapur highway

10 Maha Kumbh devotees killed, 19 injured in head-on collision between SUV and bus on Prayagraj-Mirzapur highway.

Tragedy struck on the Prayagraj-Mirzapur highway in Meja late Friday night when a devastating road accident claimed the lives of 10 Maha Kumbh devotees and left 19 others injured.

The accident occurred when an SUV carrying devotees collided head-on with a bus.

Police responded promptly to the incident, rushing to the scene upon receiving the news. They took custody of the deceased the injured were hospitalized for medical treatment.

"The accident took place on the Prayagraj-Mirzapur highway on late Friday night when a car carrying devotees from Chattisgarh to Maha Kumbh collided with a bus. 10 people died in the accident..." said Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Yamunanagar, Vivek Chandra Yadav.

The bodies of the deceased have been taken to Swaroop Rani Medical Hospital for post-mortem, the DCP further stated.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of the accident and offered condolences to the bereaved families, as per a release by the CMO.
The CM has directed the officials to immediately reach the spot and expedite relief work. Instructions were also given to district administration officials to provide treatment to the injured.

The CM also wished a speedy recovery to those who were injured.