At least 8 people died, and over 25 people were injured in a private bus-truck collision in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri on Wednesday.
"Several injured people have been referred to Lucknow," Sanjay Kumar, ADM, Lakhimpur Kheri, said.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has condoled the loss of the lives. He has further directed the officials to immediately reach the spot and conduct the rescue operation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakhs from PMNRF to be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs 50,000.