{"id":2760,"date":"2026-06-03T14:26:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T14:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=2760"},"modified":"2026-06-03T14:26:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T14:26:37","slug":"seven-killed-dozens-injured-in-collision-between-two-passenger-buses-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=2760","title":{"rendered":"Seven Killed, Dozens Injured in Collision Between Two Passenger Buses in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Surat, India:<\/strong> At least seven people were killed<\/strong> and around 40 others injured<\/strong> after two passenger buses collided in a serious road accident near Bardoli town in Gujarat\u2019s Surat district<\/strong>, according to Indian media reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The crash involved two buses operated by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC)<\/strong> and resulted in significant damage, with one of the vehicles catching fire after the collision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accident Occurred Near Bardoli<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to police officials, one of the buses was traveling from Surat to Dhule<\/strong>, while the other was heading toward Surat from Chalisgaon in Maharashtra<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preliminary investigations indicate that the accident began when the bus traveling toward Maharashtra collided with a tractor on the highway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The impact reportedly caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, leading it to veer across the road and collide with the oncoming bus traveling in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the collision, the bus left the highway and entered an unpaved area beside the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus Catches Fire After Collision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Police said that one of the buses caught fire after the crash, worsening the situation and complicating rescue efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The blaze resulted in the deaths of seven passengers<\/strong>, while many others sustained injuries of varying severity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene to extinguish the fire, rescue trapped passengers, and provide medical assistance to the injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Around 40 Injured<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Authorities reported that approximately 40 passengers were injured<\/strong> in the accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rescue workers and local residents assisted in evacuating passengers from the damaged buses before the injured were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medical teams are continuing to monitor the condition of those injured, with some reports indicating that several passengers sustained serious injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rescue and Relief Operations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Emergency response teams arrived at the site shortly after the accident and launched rescue operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police, firefighters, and medical personnel worked together to clear the wreckage, control the fire, and transport victims to healthcare facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officials stated that prompt rescue efforts helped prevent the death toll from rising further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Government Announces Compensation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to media reports, the state government has announced financial assistance for the families of those who lost their lives in the tragedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next of kin of each deceased victim will receive 1 million Indian rupees (10 lakh rupees)<\/strong> as compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Government authorities have also expressed condolences to the bereaved families and assured support for those affected by the accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investigation Underway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Police have begun investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash to determine the exact sequence of events and whether any negligence contributed to the accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officials are expected to examine factors such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n