Now, official says 27 people did NOT die in Bihar bus mishap
May 04, 2018 12:47
Bihar Disaster Management Minister Dinesh Chandra Yadav confirms there were no casualties in yesterday's Motihari bus accident. He had earlier confirmed on camera about 27 deaths. "The information of deaths was wrong. Yes, I said 27 people have died, it was based on info from local sources, but I also said that only final report will be considered."
The bus travelling from Muzaffarpur to New Delhi turned turtle and caught fire on NH-28 near Belwa village in Bihar's Motihari on Thursday.
Yadav had said that East Champaran DM has confirmed the deaths of 27 people.
Villagers and eye witnesses had said that the accident took place when the driver attempted to save a two-wheeler. The bus belonged to a private operator, he said.
The bus was carrying 32 passengers, mostly from Muzaffarpur.
Muzaffarpur zonal IG Sunil Kumar said the bus was inspected after being pulled out but no human remains were found inside it.
The bus travelling from Muzaffarpur to New Delhi turned turtle and caught fire on NH-28 near Belwa village in Bihar's Motihari on Thursday.
Yadav had said that East Champaran DM has confirmed the deaths of 27 people.
Villagers and eye witnesses had said that the accident took place when the driver attempted to save a two-wheeler. The bus belonged to a private operator, he said.
The bus was carrying 32 passengers, mostly from Muzaffarpur.
Muzaffarpur zonal IG Sunil Kumar said the bus was inspected after being pulled out but no human remains were found inside it.
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