17 killed, 55 injured in six road accidents across U.P. a day after Diwali
The deadliest of these accidents occurred in Muzaffarnagar, where six people were burnt alive after their car overturned and caught fire following a collision with a divider and an electric pole
A day after Diwali celebrations, at least 17 people were killed and 55 injured in six separate road accidents across Uttar Pradesh, largely occurring in the early morning hours, according to officials. The deadliest accident took place in Muzaffarnagar, where six individuals were killed when their car overturned and caught fire after colliding with a divider and an electric pole.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered condolences and directed local officials to provide assistance to the victims' families. The accidents involved various vehicles, including a tractor-trolley, a bus, and a car, with several crashes suspected to have been caused by reduced visibility due to winter season onset and increased pollution levels.
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