Maha Kumbh: Tragic Accident Claims 10 Lives, 19 Injured
On Friday midnight a deadly accident took place near Meja police station on the Mirzapur-Prayagraj highway which resulted in the deaths of ten pilgrims coming from Chhattisgarh. The accident took place when a Bolero carrying devotees collided with a bus that was transporting pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh’s Rajgarh.
The victims coming from Korba planned to reach Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh Mela to perform their sacred ritual bathing at the Sangam. The tragic accident caused 10 deaths while injuring 19 more passengers as per initial reports.
How The Accident Took Place
The authorities have transported the bodies to Swaroop Rani Medical Hospital for forensic examination while conducting an investigation regarding the accident. According to initial reports, the Bolero driver fell asleep while driving before losing control and colliding with the bus. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took immediate action by ordering local officials to reach the accident site while providing rescue operations with proper medical support for wounded passengers.
This is one of the many destructive patterns of mishaps occurred during Maha Kumbh religious events. Many crashes took place on the same day across different districts. The first crash occurred in Jabalpur District of Madhya Pradesh killing seven worshippers from Andhra Pradesh while in Kaimur District of Bihar, three people died in a fatal accident. The safety conditions for pilgrims participating in religious events have become a cause for concern based on these recent occurrences throughout the gathering.
Recent Road Accidents Highlight Safety Concerns for Maha Kumbh Pilgrims
The state administration of Uttar Pradesh continues to strengthen its response to road safety matters throughout the Kumbh Mela which is witnessing massive footfalls. More than 92 million people visited Prayagraj by Friday night as forecasts indicate that 50 crore visitors will participate during the entire event duration until February 26, 2025. The authorities responsible for the area have taken measures to control traffic while establishing safety procedures for everyone attending.
President Droupadi Murmu and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed their condolences over the tragic accident. The Chief Minister offered his support to the bereaved families and ensured that the injured received timely treatment. As the Maha Kumbh Mela continues, these incidents highlight the urgent need for greater vigilance and safety measures to protect the lives of the devotees.
