The incident occurred when a van carrying a group of people was struck by a state transport bus on the Agra-Aligarh national highway. The victims were returning from a family ceremony in Sasni and heading to Khandauli.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Uttar Pradesh state government have announced financial assistance for the victims' families and the injured.

The accident highlights the ongoing concerns of reckless driving and poor road conditions in India. In 2022, the country recorded a staggering 461,312 road accidents, resulting in a significant number of fatalities and injuries. (ILKHA)