Tragic Road Accident in Mirzapur Claims 11 Lives
Devastating Incident in Mirzapur District
A horrific road accident occurred on Wednesday night in the Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh. An out-of-control truck collided with multiple vehicles on a downhill stretch of the Drummond Ganj Valley, resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals. The severity of the incident was highlighted by the complete destruction of a car that became trapped between two heavy trucks, which subsequently ignited into flames.
Initial reports suggest that the truck that struck the car from behind may have experienced brake failure. This tragic event took place around 8:30 PM on the sloped road in the lower part of the Drummond Ganj Valley.
Upon receiving news of the accident, police teams promptly arrived at the scene and initiated a large-scale rescue operation.
Details from Local Authorities
Aparna Rajat Kaushik, the Superintendent of Police in Mirzapur, provided details about the incident, stating, "We received a report of an accident around 8:30 PM on the route descending from Brahman Ganj, locally referred to as 'Bhaisod,' as vehicles were moving downhill. A truck coming from behind likely had brake failure, causing it to collide with the vehicles ahead. This led to a car getting wedged between two trucks, and another vehicle caught fire after being hit."
She further mentioned, "According to the reports we have received so far, 11 people have lost their lives... Efforts are underway to clear the traffic and trucks from the road to restore normalcy. Other necessary legal actions are also in progress... As per the information available, one truck is registered in Bihar, while the other is from Madhya Pradesh; one of the cars is from Sonbhadra district and the other from Mirzapur district."
Prime Minister Modi Expresses Condolences
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed profound sorrow over the incident and announced an ex-gratia payment for the families of the deceased. He also declared a financial assistance of ₹50,000 for each injured individual. In a post on social media, he stated, "I am deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the accident in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. My heartfelt condolences to the affected families. I pray for the swift recovery of the injured. Each family of the deceased will receive ₹2 lakh from PMNRF, and the injured will be given ₹50,000."
Eyewitness Accounts
#WATCH | Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh: Mirzapur SP Aparna Rajat Kaushik says, "Around 8:30 PM, we received a report regarding an accident on the route descending from the Brahman Ganj —an area locally known as Bhaisod—as vehicles were making their descent. A truck travelling from… https://t.co/49Phjbgkq2 pic.twitter.com/1RRkG6vfmT
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