At least 8 people were killed and 22 others injured in a road accident in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh today.<br />''  <br />'' The accident happened when a roadways bus collided with a gas tanker on Sambhal Moradabad highway.<br />''  <br />'' Death toll may go up as at least 6 injured are in serious condition.<br />''  <br />'' The accident took place due to dense fog during the wee hours, which led to reduced visibility on the roads.<br />''  <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief over the incident and directed the district officials to supervise the rescue and relief operations.<br />'' <br />''President and Prime Minister have expressed sadness on the loss of lives in a road accident in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">President Ram Nath Kovind expressed condolences to the bereaved families.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He said, the local administration is involved in relief and rescue operations.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He wished speedy recovery to the injured.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, the government is engaged in relief and rescue work.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He expressed condolences to the families of the people who lost their lives in this accident and wished speedy recovery to the injured.</span>