Horrific Accident on Ganga Expressway: Bus Collides with Truck; 25 Passengers Injured

May 5, 2026

A major road accident occurred early Monday morning on the Ganga Expressway. A private bus collided with a truck near Sitholi village in the Islamnagar area. In the accident, 20 to 25 passengers aboard the bus sustained injuries.

The condition of some of the injured is reported to be critical. The accident took place around 5:15 AM while the bus was traveling from Ludhiana towards Hardoi. Following the sudden collision with the truck, the scene was filled with cries of distress.

Bystanders immediately initiated rescue operations and alerted the police. Police personnel and ambulances arrived at the scene shortly thereafter. All the injured individuals were admitted to the Bahjoi Community Health Centre (CHC).

After receiving first aid there, some of the critically injured patients were referred to the District Hospital. The police have taken both vehicles into custody and have initiated an investigation into the matter.

The exact cause of the accident has not yet been clearly established; however, preliminary investigations suggest that speeding may have been the contributing factor.