Overview
- A government-operated Uttar Pradesh Roadways bus carrying about 40 passengers en route from Barabanki to Haidergarh for an NCERT training session was struck by a massive tree near Harkh Chauraha at around 10:30 am on August 8.
- Five people died in the collapse, including four women teachers and the bus driver, and 17 others sustained injuries.
- Rescue efforts have been complicated by heavy monsoon rains that weakened the tree and soaked the site.
- Survivors reported being trapped under debris until villagers arrived to help police and district officials clear branches.
- Local authorities have transported the injured to Barabanki district hospital and launched an investigation into the accident.