Shortly after 7pm on Thursday evening, a serious collision occurred near Radhika Dhaba on the Agra–Aligarh national highway in Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh, when an Uttar Pradesh Roadways (UPRTC) bus struck a truck. The impact severely damaged the front of the bus and left the driver trapped between the steering column and his seat.
Hathras bus truck accident: rescue and response
Eyewitnesses said the crash prompted immediate chaos at the scene. Passers-by and nearby residents rushed to help, calling for emergency services while attempting to free the driver, later identified as Ashok Kumar. Several people sustained minor to moderate injuries in the collision; officials put the number of injured at between five and six.
Local volunteers worked with remarkable urgency. A video circulating on social media shows community members using iron rods and improvised tools to cut and pry open the crushed sections of the bus cabin. Their efforts allowed rescuers to extract the driver, who was reportedly in severe pain when freed.
An ambulance transported the driver immediately to the district hospital, where he remains under treatment. Medical staff at the hospital confirmed that they are providing necessary care; authorities have not yet released details of his condition beyond that he is receiving treatment.
Police from the Sasni police station arrived at the scene to secure the area and manage traffic on the busy highway. Officers have begun a formal investigation to establish the sequence of events that led to the collision, including statements from the truck driver, bus crew and witnesses.
Road safety experts note that collisions on regional highways can often be exacerbated by factors such as vehicle speed, visibility, maintenance and driver fatigue. Local administrators have said they will examine these factors as part of the inquiry.
The swift action of local residents, who acted without regard for their own safety to assist the trapped driver, drew particular praise. Their intervention, captured on camera and shared online, has been cited by police as instrumental in ensuring the driver received urgent medical attention.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution on the Agra–Aligarh stretch while investigations and any necessary recovery operations continue. Further updates will be provided as the police complete their enquiries and the hospital issues formal statements on the injuries sustained.
Key Takeaways:
- Hathras bus truck accident on the Agra–Aligarh highway left the bus front heavily damaged and the driver trapped between the steering and seat.
- Local residents used iron rods and tools to free the trapped driver, and a video of the rescue circulated on social media.
- Five to six people were injured and the driver, identified as Ashok Kumar, was taken to the district hospital for treatment.
- Police restored traffic at the scene and have launched an investigation into the cause of the collision.
