2021 Sidhi bus accident
On 16 February 2021, A bus carrying about 62 people, driving from Sidhi to Satna, crashed into a canal, located near the city of Satna. It fell into the canal after the driver lost control over it.[1] At least 51[2] people died in the accident, either from the initial crash, or from drowning[3] and seven were rescued after the bus fell near Patna village in Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
| 2021 Sidhi bus accident | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | 16 February 2021 8.30 AM IST |
| Location | Patna village, Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Private bus |
| Incident type | landed into the canal |
| Statistics | |
| Bus | Registration number MP |
| Passengers | 62 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Deaths | 51 |
| Injured | 11 |
References
- "MP bus accident: Death toll mounts to 51; rescue operation underway". businesstoday.in. 16 February 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- "Madhya Pradesh accident: Dozens dead as bus plunges into canal in India". BBC News. 16 February 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- "MP: 51 dead after bus falls into canal near Satna; seven rescued". The Indian Express. 16 February 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
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