15 schoolchildren killed as bus collides with truck in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah

Mangalore Today News Network

Uttar Pradesh, Jan 19, 2017: At least 15 schoolchildren were killed on Thursday when a bus they were travelling in collided with a truck in Etah district’s Aliganj in Uttar Pradesh. The school was functioning despite the district administration’s order for closure due to cold conditions.

 

The superintendent of police confirmed 15 deaths and said the toll was feared to rise, with rescue efforts still on.

 

An eyewitness said the accident was caused by low visibility due to fog. The district magistrate of Etah has registered a case against the school because it was open despite an order for closure.

A team of doctors has been sent to the spot and those in a serious condition are being referred to Agra and Aligarh hospitals.

Initial reports said the children were enrolled at the JS Public School in Etah.