Kanpur road accident: 26 devotees killed, several injured as tractor overturns into pond

The devotees were returned after attending the ‘Mundan’ ceremony at Chandrika Devi temple, Fatehpur (PTI)

The injured were rushed to a community health centre (CHC) in Bheetergaon in ambulances arranged by police while five injured were also referred to Hallet hospital in Kanpur.

Kanpur District Magistrate Vishak G Iyer speaking on the matter said, "A total of 26 people have lost their lives and others are injured. The pilgrims were returning from Chandika Devi temple in Fatehpura. The injured people have been sent to Hallet hospital. The investigation is underway. Rescue work has been completed,"

Sharing his distress over the accident Prime Minister's office wrote on Twitter, "Distressed by the tractor-trolley mishap in Kanpur. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their near and dear ones. Prayers with the injured. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to the affected,"

Distressed by the tractor-trolley mishap in Kanpur. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their near and dear ones. Prayers with the injured. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to the affected: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 1, 2022

The Prime Minister also announced an ex-gratia ₹2 lakh to next of kin of all deceased while injured would be given ₹50,000.

Talking about the incident Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wrote on Twitter, “The road accident in Kanpur district is very heart-wrenching. The District Magistrate and other senior officers have been directed to reach the spot immediately and conduct relief and rescue operations on a war footing and make arrangements for proper treatment of the injured,"

जनपद कानपुर में हुई सड़क दुर्घटना अत्यंत हृदय विदारक है।

जिलाधिकारी एवं अन्य वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों को तत्काल मौके पर पहुंचकर युद्ध स्तर पर राहत व बचाव कार्य संचालित करने तथा घायलों के समुचित उपचार की व्यवस्था करने के निर्देश दिए गए हैं।

घायलों के शीघ्र स्वास्थ्य लाभ की कामना है।

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) October 1, 2022

He added, “The loss of life in this accident is very sad. My condolences are with the bereaved family. Praying to Lord Shri Ram to grant the departed souls a place at his feet and the families of the dead to bear this unfathomable loss."

इस दुर्घटना में हुई जनहानि अत्यंत दु:खद है।

मेरी संवेदनाएं शोकाकुल परिजनों के साथ हैं।

प्रभु श्री राम से प्रार्थना है कि दिवंगत आत्माओं को अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान तथा मृतकों के परिजनों को यह अथाह दुःख सहन करने की शक्ति प्रदान करें।

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) October 1, 2022

The Uttar Pradesh CM also alerted people against using tractor as a transport vehicle. He said that people should use tractors for freight and agricultural works while focusing on the preciousness of life.

प्रिय प्रदेश वासियो,

मेरी अपील है कि ट्रैक्टर-ट्रॉली का उपयोग सिर्फ कृषि कार्यों और माल ढुलाई के लिए ही करें। इससे सवारियों की ढुलाई कदापि न करें।

जीवन अमूल्य है, कृपया लापरवाही न बरतें।

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) October 1, 2022

President Droupadi Murmu also expressed her grief over the incident, she wrote on Twitter, "Deeply anguished by the news of the death of many people in a road accident in Kanpur. My deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this accident. I wish the injured people a speedy recovery,"

कानपुर में हुए सड़क हादसे में कई लोगों की मृत्यु के समाचार से बहुत व्यथित हूं। इस दुर्घटना में अपने प्रियजनों को खोने वाले परिवारों के प्रति मेरी गहन शोक-संवेदनाएं। मैं घायल हुए लोगों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करती हूं।

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 1, 2022

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