Madhya Pradesh: Bus Overturns Near Sironj After Wheel Detaches, 37 Passengers Injured

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): About 37 passengers were injured after a private bus going from Bhopal to Sironj overturned near Kankarkhedi Ghati on Wednesday afternoon.

The bus overturned after its rear axle broke and the wheels got detached from the vehicle. Police officials said the damaged bus was removed from the road and the traffic movement was restored soon after the accident.

The passengers belong to Bhopal, Sironj and other adjoining areas, officials added.

The injured were rescued and have been admitted to the district hospital. Some passengers in critical condition were shifted to Vidisha district hospital, police said.

According to reports, the bus left Bhopal for Sironj on Wednesday morning. When it reached 15 kilometers ahead of Sironj, its rear axle broke.

Locals said wheels detached from bus following which it overturned on the road. Police and administrative officials rushed to the spot and got the injured admitted to the hospital.

Sironj SDM Harshal Chaudhary said although the documents and fitness of the bus was fine, primary investigations indicate that the bus was over speeding. The mishap took place due to negligence of the driver, he added.