UP tragedy: Ambulance collision claims 5 lives
Early Sunday on the Purvanchal Expressway, a heartbreaking accident took five lives when an ambulance carrying a body from Haryana to Bihar collided with a jeep in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi district. The victims included both family members and the ambulance crew, while one person survived with serious injuries.
Here are the names of the deceased
Those who lost their lives were Rajkumar Sharma (also known as Satish Sharma), Ravi Sharma, Phoolo Sharma, and drivers Sarfaraz and Abid. The only survivor, Shambhu Rai from Bihar's Samastipur district, is now hospitalized. The ambulance was transporting Ashok Sharma's body home when the crash happened.
CM Adityanath offers condolences
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has offered his condolences and ordered immediate support for those affected. Local officials have set up a helpline to assist families during this tough time.