A tragic multi-vehicle collision on the Delhi-Agra (Yamuna) Expressway in Mathura on Tuesday morning claimed four lives and left at least 25 people injured, after dense fog drastically reduced visibility across the highway.
According to officials, seven buses and three cars were involved in the crash, which escalated into chaos as several vehicles caught fire soon after impact. Passengers were seen scrambling to safety as flames spread quickly through the damaged vehicles.
Officials Confirm Casualties & Rescue Progress
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shlok Kumar confirmed the details of the incident, stating that emergency crews rushed to the spot immediately after receiving information.
He said the search and rescue operations were nearly complete, adding that efforts were ongoing to clear the expressway and help stranded commuters.
Kumar noted, “The dense fog is the main cause of the collision. Seven buses and three cars crashed into each other, and some vehicles caught fire. Four people have died, while around 25 others have been taken to the hospital. None of the injured are in a serious condition.”
Teams from the fire department, local police, and administration worked in coordination to control the fire, rescue passengers, and restore movement on the busy expressway.
District Magistrate Calls Incident ‘Very Unfortunate’
Mathura District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh described the accident as “very unfortunate” and emphasised that the immediate focus was on relief and medical support.
He said that over 12 fire tenders and 14 ambulances were deployed, ensuring swift evacuation and treatment of the injured.
Singh confirmed, “The injured have been shifted to C.H.C. Baldev and the District Hospital. All of them are out of danger. The cause of the pile-up will be investigated after rescue and relief work is fully completed.”
Authorities are also arranging government vehicles to help stranded passengers reach their destinations.
Fog Continues to Threaten Road Safety
The accident highlights the recurring danger posed by early winter fog in northern India, where low visibility consistently leads to major pile-ups on high-speed expressways.
An investigation into the sequence of events and responsibility for the crash will proceed once the expressway is fully cleared and all affected passengers are accounted for.
