A horrific accident occurred in southern India when a truck loaded with concrete rubble crashed into a passenger bus. At least 20 people died, and several dozen more were injured. The circumstances of the incident are still being investigated. Among the victims were both drivers and passengers of the two vehicles. Rescuers had to work hard to retrieve bodies from the debris and damage of the bus.
One of the most tragic moments was the death of three siblings who were on their way to college together. Radha, the bus conductor who survived the accident, noted that the collision happened with a 'deafening noise'.
Other tragedies in India
On the same day in southern India, in the state of Rajasthan, a drunken truck driver lost control and crashed into another vehicle, resulting in at least 13 deaths. Additionally, there was a collision between a freight and a passenger train in West Bengal, where at least five people died, and over 25 were injured.
India has seen a series of tragic events leading to the deaths and injuries of dozens of people due to road accidents. The police are investigating the causes of each accident, and rescuers continue their difficult work to save the victims and recover the deceased.