Maharajganj, Sept. 19 -- More than 40 passengers were injured, with 15 in a critical condition, after three Uttar Pradesh Roadways buses collided near the Agaya bridge under the Bhitouli police station area today.
The crash occurred around 8:15 am, when two buses travelling from Maharajganj to Gorakhpur were involved in an overtaking attempt. According to initial reports, one bus tried to overtake the other and collided head-on with a third bus from the opposite direction. All three buses were badly damaged in the accident.
Angry passengers and bystanders reportedly assaulted the driver of the overtaking bus, identified as Jheenak, accusing him of reckless driving and ignoring warnings to slow down. One injured passenger, Gorakh Prasad, s...