Tragic Highway Collision Claims Eleven Lives in Uttar Pradesh
Eleven people, including children, died in a horrific multi-vehicle accident in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, suspected to be caused by a truck's brake failure. The incident prompted a rescue operation by police and fire brigade teams. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences, and a detailed probe is underway.
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Eleven people lost their lives, including several children, in a devastating multi-vehicle crash in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur district, attributed to a suspected brake failure of a truck.
The disastrous collision occurred on Wednesday evening on National Highway-135, involving a truck laden with chickpeas that veered out of control on a slope, hitting multiple vehicles and igniting a fire.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed profound sorrow over the loss, and authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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