New Delhi: At least 27 people were killed when a tractor pulling a trolley full of pilgrims returning from a Hindu shrine overturned and fell into a pond in India on Saturday, according to Indian media.
According to the news of the Times of India, 22 more people were injured in the accident in the city of Kanpur in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.
Other news media put the death toll slightly lower.
According to reports, the tractor-trolley was bringing Hindu pilgrims back from the Chandrika Devi temple.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his condolences in a tweet.
Modi said, “Saddened by the tractor-trolley accident in Kanpur. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones and prayers with the injured.”
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said this type of vehicle — a tractor that pulls a large basket — should be used only for transporting farm equipment and goods, The Hindu said. , not people.
He said that the road accident in Kanpur district is very heartbreaking.
