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At least 25 school children were killed and more than 30 injured in a tragic road accident in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh.
However state DGP has confirmed only 15 deaths.
The incident occurred in the morning under Raja Ka Rampur police station area of the district when a school bus belong to JS Vidya Public school carrying children collided head on with a loaded truck. A Police official told media that the incident occurred around 9 am about four kilometer from Aliganj area. According to police, the immediate cause of the accident appeared to be early morning fog in the town. Reports say that condition of some children is serious.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed anguish over the tragic accident in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh. In a tweet, Mr Modi shared his pain of the bereaved families and expressed condolence over passing away of young children. Mr Modi also prayed for early recovery of those injured in the accident.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh also expressed his sorrow over the incident. In a message on Twitter, he prayed for speedy recovery of the injured children.