At least eight people lost their lives and around 30 others were injured when a Maharashtra State Transport bus overturned near Bindravana Tola village on the Gondia-Arjuni road in Gondia district on Friday afternoon. The bus was traveling from Nagpur to Gondia when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn on the side of the road.
According to police reports, the bus, which was en route from the Bhandara depot to Gondia, met with the tragic accident around midday. The injured passengers have been transported to Gondia District Hospital for treatment, and authorities have indicated that the death toll may rise as more information becomes available.
In response to the incident, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed the Transport Administration to provide immediate assistance of Rs 10 lakh to the victims’ families. The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) confirmed the recovery of eight bodies from the accident site and emphasized the importance of ensuring proper medical care for the injured.
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased. Posting on X, Fadnavis stated, “It is very unfortunate that a Shivshahi bus met with an unfortunate accident near Sadak Arjun in Gondia district in which some passengers died. I pay my heartfelt respects to the deceased. We share the grief of their families.”
Fadnavis also urged that injured passengers receive immediate medical attention, stating that they may be transferred to a private hospital if necessary. He instructed the Collector of Gondia to arrange for any required transfers to hospitals in Nagpur. Senior administration officials have arrived at the scene to coordinate relief efforts.
Further updates regarding the incident are awaited.
