At least four people were killed and 25 others injured after seven buses and three cars collided due to dense fog on the Delhi–Agra Expressway in Mathura, India.
The incident occurred early morning on Tuesday, reports NDTV.
Several vehicles caught fire after the crash, said Mathura’s Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shlok Kumar.
He said the search and rescue operation was nearing completion, and efforts were underway to clear the blocked highway and move stranded passengers.
He added, “As you can see, there is still fog here. Because of the reduced visibility, seven buses and three small cars collided. Some vehicles also caught fire.”
“As soon as we were informed, teams from the fire service, local police, and the local administration were sent to the spot. The search and rescue operation is almost complete. So far, we can confirm that four people have died,” the SSP added.
Regarding the accident on the Yamuna Expressway, Mathura District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh said the incident was “very unfortunate” and provided updates on the rescue efforts. He stressed that the cause of the collision will be investigated later.
Just a day earlier, on Monday morning, another major collision involving around 20 vehicles occurred on the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway due to heavy fog. The accident, which took place around 5am, left four people dead, including two police officers, and an estimated 15 to 20 others seriously injured. Extremely low visibility caused by thick fog was identified as the primary reason for the massive pile‑up.
