Five people are dead and ten others injured after a bus came in contact with a live wire and went up in flames, turning a joyous wedding procession into a scene of sorrow in Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh today.
The bus, reports say, had at least 30 passengers on board when it was moving towards a temple - the wedding venue. Attempts are now being made to douse the fire.
Shocking visuals from the spot showed tall flames raging as local residents struggle to put out the fire.
Emergency responders and authorities have been mobilized to the scene to provide assistance and support to those affected.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of those killed in the accident and Rs 50,000 each to those injured.
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