7 Dead, 21 Injured After Bus Carrying Devotees Overturns Near Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib

Fatehgarh Sahib: At least seven people were killed and 21 others injured after a bus carrying devotees overturned near Bassi Pathana in Punjab on Wednesday, triggering panic and chaos at the scene.

According to initial reports, around 30 to 35 passengers were on board the bus at the time of the accident. The victims were returning after offering prayers at Fatehgarh Sahib  when the mishap occurred.
Eyewitnesses said the bus lost control and overturned, leading to multiple casualties and injuries. Locals rushed to help the victims before emergency services arrived.

Those killed include the Granthi of the village, Main Majri Gurudwara Sahib, and the bus driver, along with five other residents of the village. Among the deceased are two women. One person from Kajjal Majra village also lost their life in the incident.

The deceased have been identified as Granthi and driver Iqbal Singh, Ranjeet Kaur, Pradeep Kaur, Jagwinder Singh, Lakhvir Singh, Harvir Dhami from Main Majri village, and Kulwinder Singh from Kajjal Majra village.

Upon receiving information, local police and rescue teams swiftly reached the spot and launched relief operations. The injured were immediately shifted to nearby hospitals, where they are currently undergoing treatment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the bus accident in Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib district that claimed seven lives.

In a post on X, PMO India shared, “Pained to hear about the mishap in Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab. I extend my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured: PM”

Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu expressed grief over the bus accident, calling it "heart-wrenching" and extending condolences to the families of the victims.

"The news of the tragic bus accident near Bassi Pathana involving devotees returning from Sri Anandpur Sahib is heart-wrenching. My heart goes out to the families who lost their loved ones in this unfortunate incident. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. May Waheguru give strength to the bereaved families to bear this difficult time," Bittu wrote in a post on X. 

According to SSP Shubham Aggarwal, the accident took place due to a technical fault in the bus, which caused the driver to lose control, leading to the vehicle overturning in the middle of the road.

Station House Officer (SHO) Balvir Singh said that at least seven people died and several others were injured after a bus overturned on Chunni Maranda Road in Fatehgarh Sahib.

He said initial inputs suggest the vehicle may have lost control following a possible technical fault, with eyewitnesses reporting a loud noise, possibly indicating a broken axle, before the bus overturned.

Authorities are yet to confirm the exact cause of the accident, and further investigation is underway.