January 17, 2026 03:47 pm (IST)
At least 24 school children die in UP accident
Etah, Jan 19 (IBNS): At least 24 school children perished to death following an accident in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district, media reports said.
The incident took place on Thursday morning near the district's Asadpur village.
The deceased were students of J S Vidyaniketan and were aged 10 to 14 years.
Prime Minister Modi condoled the loss.
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