Ghazipur: At least four persons died and another sustained critical injuries after a speeding car returning from Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela to Bihar collided with a stationary trailer near Birno police station limits in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. Reports suggest that Bihar MP Pappu Yadav's niece is among the victims who lost their lives in the tragic accident.
The accident took place Thursday night on the Varanasi-Gorakhpur highway. All the occupants of the car, who died, were reportedly residents of Palasi area of Araria district in Bihar.
Police said the victims were enroute to Bihar from Prayagraj after taking a dip in Maha Kumbh. Dr Soni Yadav of Araria, Bihar was returning along with her aunt, an assistant, and a medicine representative when the driver lost control over the vehicle and hit the trailer from behind.
As per preliminary reports, the deceased include Dr Soni Yadav, her aunt Gayatri Devi, driver Mohammed Salauddin, and MR Deepak Jha. The doctor's assistant Vipin Shah has been admitted to the hospital and is undergoing treatment. Police said all the bodies have been kept in the mortuary.
"The incident occurred at around 11 PM on Thursday night. Four persons died on the spot after the four-wheeler crashed into the trailer from behind. The injured person has been shifted to trauma centre, Varanasi. Victim's family members have been informed," said a senior police official.
Firozabad Mishap: One Dead, 25 Injured
Meanwhile, in another incident, a bus carrying dozens of pilgrims from Rajasthan's Jaipur to Prayagraj met with an accident Friday morning, leaving one dead and at least 25 others injured. The accident took place near Ghunpai village on the national highway under Makhanpur police station area. The deceased has been identified as bus conductor Vipin alias Chhaviram (28), a resident of Nagla Dhara in Firozabad. All the injured pilgrims are undergoing treatment at a hospital in Firozabad, police said.
