1. Collision between two buses on Yamuna Expressway near Mathura injures at least 40 passengers.
2. The incident occurred around 3 am at Mile Stone 110 Raya Cut in Mathura.
3. Buses were traveling from Dholpur to Noida and from Etawah to Noida; low visibility due to dense fog is cited as a contributing factor.
Mathura, Jan 15: A collision between two buses on the Yamuna Expressway near Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in at least 40 passengers sustaining injuries. The incident occurred around 3 am at Mile Stone 110 Raya Cut in Mathura.
The buses involved were traveling from Dholpur to Noida and from Etawah to Noida. The collision is attributed to low visibility caused by dense fog prevalent in parts of north India.
Reports indicate that 31 injured passengers were taken to the district hospital, while nine others received treatment in other medical facilities. The accident underscores the challenges posed by reduced visibility due to fog during winter in the region.
In a separate incident in Rajasthan’s Sikar district on Sunday afternoon, a collision between two cars resulted in six fatalities and five injuries.
The crash occurred on a highway in Laxmangarh tehsil, leaving the vehicles severely damaged. The identity of the deceased is being confirmed, with two identity cards found at the accident site – one from Maulasar district, Nagaur, and the other from Sikar.
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Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed sadness over the road accident and offered condolences to the families of the deceased.
He emphasized providing proper treatment to the injured and instructed authorities to offer relief to the victims.
Road accidents, especially during adverse weather conditions, continue to be a concern, highlighting the need for enhanced safety measures and public awareness campaigns to promote responsible driving and accident prevention.
Authorities often stress the importance of adapting driving behavior to weather conditions, particularly during foggy conditions when visibility is severely compromised.
