Major Accident in Kasganj: 20 Devotees Killed As Tractor-Trolley Falls In Pond

In a heart-wrenching incident that took place in Uttar Pradesh’s Kasganj, at least 20 people, including children and women, lost their lives in an accident on Saturday. The tragedy took place as a high-speed tractor trolley veered out of control and toppled into a nearby pond. The vehicle was en route to Kadarganj Ghat, carrying devotees to partake in the sacred ritual of taking a dip in river Ganga on the auspicious occasion of ‘Magh Purnima’.

The incident was reported near Dariavganj station, situated in the Patiali Kotwali area, at around 10 am. Among the passengers were seven children and eight female devotees. Meanwhile, videos of the incident has gone viral on social media, where locals can be seen coming out to help the authorities in carrying out the rescue operations.

The rescued devotees were promptly transported to the health centre in Patiali, with the majority hailing from Kaha village in the neighbouring Etah district.