Tragic Multi-Vehicle Accident in Mirzapur Claims 11 Lives
9 Bolero occupants burnt alive as truck crash triggers fire in UP's Mirzapur; 2 others die in collision
Hindustan Times
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A horrific multi-vehicle accident in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India, resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people, including four children. The crash involved a truck, a trailer, and two SUVs, with many occupants of the Bolero SUV burned alive due to the fire triggered by the collision.
- 01At least 11 people died in the accident, including four children.
- 02Nine victims were occupants of the Bolero SUV, which caught fire.
- 03The accident was caused by a truck's brake failure.
- 04Authorities are working to extricate the body of the Swift car driver.
- 05An investigation into the incident is underway.
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A tragic multi-vehicle accident occurred on Wednesday evening in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India, claiming the lives of 11 individuals, including four children. The incident took place around 8:20 PM near Barka Mod when a truck, reportedly suffering from brake failure, collided with a Bolero SUV and a Swift car, leading to both vehicles catching fire. Nine of the deceased were occupants of the Bolero, who were burned alive in the crash. Additionally, a truck driver was killed, and the body of the Swift car driver remains trapped inside the wreckage. Authorities, including Superintendent of Police Aparna Rajat Kaushik, are on-site, and an investigation is being conducted to identify the victims and determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.
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This tragic incident highlights the dangers of road safety in the region, prompting calls for better maintenance of vehicles and road infrastructure.
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