UP accident: Death toll rises to 24, PM Modi expresses grief

Today is Magh Purnima. Bathing in Ganga has great importance on this occasion. There was a steady stream of devotees on the banks of Ganga since this morning. Devotees took a dip of faith. But meanwhile it has come to light that a tractor trolley going to take a bath in the Ganga has met with a tragic accident in Kasganj.

The death toll increased to 24

This incident happened in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh. On the occasion of Magh Purnima, a tractor trolley filled with devotees going to take a bath in the Ganga overturned in the lake, killing 24 people in it. Initially the death toll of 12 people was revealed. According to the information, a tractor-trolley overturned in Patiali area of ​​Kasganj district. Everyone was going to Gangaji for the Mundan Sanskar of a son of Kasa village. A total of 54 people were traveling in the tractor-trolley. The tractor-trolley was overloaded. It is believed that due to this it became unbalanced.

The injured were taken for treatment

Relief work has been started by the villagers of the incident. Many seriously injured devotees have been referred to big hospitals. Initial information has been received that more than 30 people have been injured.

Very sad and heartbreaking incident – ​​PM Modi

PM Modi expressed grief over this. The PM tweeted and said that this is a very heartbreaking incident. The accident that took place when a tractor trolley fell into the lake in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh is tragic. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I also wish for the speedy recovery of the injured. Under the supervision of the state government, the local administration is engaged in providing all possible help to the victims.

CM Yogi expressed grief

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the serious accident in Kasganj. CM Yogi has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. The Chief Minister has directed the officials to immediately reach the spot and speed up the relief work. He has also ordered to make arrangements for proper treatment of the injured.