Deadly Yamuna Expressway Pile-Up Claims Four Lives
A deadly Yamuna Expressway pile-up claimed at least four lives early Tuesday.
The crash occurred near milestone 127 in Mathura’s Baldev area.
Dense fog severely reduced visibility during the early morning hours.
Officials said ten vehicles collided in quick succession.
Seven buses and three cars were involved in the chain collision.
Several vehicles caught fire following the impact.
Authorities confirmed that four people were burnt to death.
However, officials warned the death toll could rise further.
Charred remains recovered from the site are undergoing examination.
Mathura Senior Superintendent of Police Shlok Kumar confirmed the deaths.
He said doctors will determine the final number of victims.
Meanwhile, 25 injured passengers are receiving medical treatment.
The accident took place around 4:30 am on Tuesday.
Fog conditions were extremely poor at the time.
Visibility dropped close to zero across the expressway stretch.
Buses and Cars Engulfed in Flames After Collision
Police said three victims were travelling in buses.
One deceased person was inside a car.
The fire spread rapidly after the collision.
Mathura SP Suresh Chandra Rawat shared initial investigation details.
He confirmed one state roadways bus was involved.
The remaining six buses were private sleeper coaches.
The fire brigade managed to control the blaze.
However, several vehicles were completely gutted.
Rescue teams faced difficulty due to smoke and debris.
An eyewitness described the moment of impact.
He said the bus was fully occupied at the time.
Passengers were sleeping when the collision occurred.
“I woke up after a loud crash,” the witness said.
He added that flames spread within minutes.
Many passengers struggled to escape the burning vehicles.
Emergency responders reached the scene swiftly.
However, rescue operations took time due to multiple fires.
Traffic movement on the expressway remained suspended for hours.
CM Yogi Adityanath Orders Rescue, Announces Ex Gratia
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took immediate cognisance of the incident.
He directed officials to speed up rescue operations.
He also ordered the best possible treatment for the injured.
The Chief Minister announced ₹2 lakh ex gratia compensation.
The amount will be given to families of deceased victims.
Officials were instructed to provide all necessary support.
Around 12 fire tenders reached the accident site.
Additionally, 14 ambulances were deployed for emergency response.
Injured passengers were shifted to Baldev Community Health Centre.
Doctors confirmed several victims suffered burn injuries.
Others sustained fractures and smoke inhalation issues.
Medical teams remain on standby for further emergencies.
Local authorities coordinated closely with highway officials.
Traffic police diverted vehicles to alternate routes.
The damaged stretch was cleared after several hours.
Winter Fog Continues to Raise Road Safety Concerns
This Yamuna Expressway pile-up is not an isolated incident.
Low visibility accidents increase sharply during winter months.
Fog remains a major hazard across northern India.
A similar accident occurred on Monday in Haryana’s Nuh district.
Eighteen vehicles collided on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
Near-zero visibility triggered that chain reaction.
NHAI officials said a bus hit a dumper truck first.
The impact caused a series of rear-end collisions.
Fortunately, no fatalities were reported in that case.
Road safety experts urge drivers to follow speed restrictions.
They also recommend fog lights and safe braking distances.
Authorities advise avoiding travel during peak fog hours.
Meanwhile, investigations into the Mathura accident continue.
Police are examining CCTV footage and vehicle conditions.
Officials aim to identify lapses in safety compliance.