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Jharkhand accident: 16 die, 26 hurt as bus collides with truck in Pakur district

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Jharkhand accident: 16 die, 26 hurt as bus collides with truck in Pakur district

At least 16 people were killed and 26 were injured in a frontal collision between a bus and a truck transporting gas cylinders in the Pakul district of Jharkhand on Wednesday morning.

The police said the injured were being treated in different hospitals, and at least three of them were in critical condition.

The news agency ANI quoted an official as saying: “The cause behind the accident was reckless driving and poor visibility caused by heavy fog.”

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The accident occurred at about 8:30 am on the Govindpur-Sahebganj National Road in Padkola Village, Amrapara Police Station District.

According to the police, the bus with 40 passengers was travelling from Barharwa in Sahibganj district to Jasidih in Deoghar district.

According to PTI, one of the critically ill patients has been referred to the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi, and the transfer of other patients is in progress.

According to the police, the injured were initially taken to Sardar Hospital in the area. Several people were trapped in the bus, and they were taken out after the vehicle was dismantled with a gas cutter.

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The impact of the accident was that the front ends of the two cars were glued together. They said buses and trucks were speeding and suspected that the fog in the area reduced visibility and caused the accident.

The police said that if the gas cylinder on the truck exploded, the death toll could increase substantially.

Chief Minister Hemant Soren expressed condolences to the victims and instructed the regional government to ensure proper treatment of the injured.

Complete News Source : Hindustan Times

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The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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