The driver had earplugs on, says UP CM

UP CM Yogi Adityanath on the the Kushinagar accident in which 13 children were killed.

"Thirteen students have died, four students and the van driver are critically injured. They have been admitted to the BRD Medical College. An inquiry will be conducted to nab those responsible. I spoke to Railway Minister also about ways to man the unmanned railway crossings. Prima facie it appears to be a mistake of the van driver. He had earphones on and there are questions over his age too. There are rules in place, inquiry will be conducted as to why they were not followed. Strict action will be taken."