11 dead, 38 injured after bus catches fire in Nashik

At least eleven people including a child died after a bus caught fire in Maharashtra’s Nashik Friday night, reported news agency ANI quoting the police.

About 38 injured people have been taken to hospital, as per the police. The incident took place near Nadura naka at Nashik.

“We are still trying to ascertain the exact number of deaths with the doctor’s confirmation,” Nashik Police said.

“Three among 38 injured are critical,” they said.

Dada Bhuse, Guardian Minister of Nashik said that chief minister Eknath Shinde has announced an ex gratia of ₹5 lakhs for each to the next of kin of those who died in the incident”, ANI reported.

“10 people died & 21 injured after a bus coming from Yavatmal to Mumbai collided with a truck going to Pune from Nashik. All injured are being treated in Nashik. The Government will bear all medical expenses of the injured.”

“I am also going to the spot to assess the situation,” he further said.

Home minister Amit Shah tweeted about the incident and offered condolences to the families.

“A road accident in Nashik (Maharashtra) is heartbreaking. I offer my condolences to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives in this horrific accident and pray for the speedy recovery of those who are injured,” his tweet read.