26 Lives Lost in Tragic Road Accidents Across Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh witnessed a tragic day as 26 people lost their lives in five separate road accidents across the state on Friday morning. The mishaps occurred in Pilibhit, Chitrakoot, Kannauj, Lucknow, and Mahoba, as confirmed by senior police officials.

One of the deadliest incidents took place near the Shane-Gul Marriage Hall on Khatima Road in Pilibhit district. A family of 10, returning to Uttarakhand after attending a wedding, met with a horrific accident when their car crashed into a tree and overturned into a roadside ditch around midnight.

According to the police, the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle while attempting to overtake another car. The collision was so severe that it not only damaged the vehicle but also caused the tree to collapse onto it. Six members of the family, including the driver, died, while four others sustained injuries.

The victims were identified as Sharif Ahmed (50), Babudin (60), Munni (65), Manzoor Ahmad (65), Raqib (10), and the driver (35). While five died on the spot, one succumbed to injuries in the hospital. The injured were rushed to the nearest healthcare facility, where they are receiving treatment.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his heartfelt condolences over the tragic loss of lives and directed authorities to ensure the best possible medical care for the injured. Investigations into the causes of the accidents are underway.