Four killed, 24 injured as canter collides with parked truck in Noida

In the early hours of Sunday, a devastating accident took place in Noida’s Dankaur area, resulting in the tragic loss of four lives and leaving 24 others seriously injured. The incident occurred when a canter, transporting a band party, collided with a stationary truck following a tyre burst.

Accident details

The unfortunate incident happened around 2:30 AM as the canter was en route from Meerut to Faridabad. The vehicle, carrying members of the Sharma Band Party, experienced a tyre burst, causing the driver to lose control. This led to a catastrophic crash into a parked truck on the roadside. The collision was so severe that it resulted in the immediate deaths of four individuals: Sompal (50), Rohit (25), Raju (35), and Arjun (38).

Casualties and injuries

The canter was carrying 30 passengers at the time of the accident. Out of these, 24 passengers sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a private hospital for emergency treatment. The condition of several victims remains critical as they receive urgent medical care.

Ongoing investigation

Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to determine the exact cause of the tyre burst and subsequent collision. The police are also working to ensure that the victims receive the necessary medical attention and support.