New Delhi: A devastating accident unfolded on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, where a Mahindra XUV700 overturned violently after colliding with a truck due to a tyre burst. The heart-wrenching incident, captured by a CCTV camera along the highway, has circulated widely on social media platforms.Terrifying video footageThe distressing footage captures the moment when the SUV, traveling at considerable speed, crashes into the rear of a truck, resulting in a catastrophic rollover. Tragically, reports confirm the loss of two lives, while four other family members sustained severe injuries in the crash.Tyre burst leads to tragedyPreliminary investigations suggest that the accident was triggered by a sudden tyre burst, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The SUV veered off course and collided with the truck ahead before somersaulting multiple times on the expressway.#भारतवर्ष17समाचारपूर्वांचल एक्सप्रेस-वे पर हादसा, आधा दर्जन घायल!(सुल्तानपुर)महिंद्रा एक्स यू.वी पलटने से आधा दर्जन हुए घायल।पूर्वांचल एक्सप्रेस वेके 89-8LHS पर हुई है घटना। घटना टायर फटने से हुई है। मौके पर राहत बचाव वाली टीम पहुँच गयी है।#AP की रिपोर्ट pic.twitter.com/e1yD9LLrej— NK MISRA पत्रकार✍️✍️ (@NKMisra6) February 25, 2024Fatal consequencesFollowing the collision, the overturned SUV careened into the highway divider, exacerbating the severity of the accident. Regrettably, among the casualties were a mother and her daughter-in-law, both victims of the tragic event.Tragic journeyThe ill-fated incident occurred on Sunday (February 25) near Milestone 89 of the Purvanchal Expressway. The family, en route to Varanasi to pay homage at the Kashi Vishwanath temple and attend a wedding ceremony, encountered the devastating turn of events.#पूर्वांचल एक्सप्रेस वे भयावह हादसा!टायर फटने के बाद ट्रक से टकराकर SUV पलटी...दो महिलाओं की गई जान और 4 घायल!!हादसे का लाइव #VideoViral pic.twitter.com/V85DZjTmCZ— Himanshu Tripathi (@himansulive) February 25, 2024Victims hospitalizedThe vehicle, driven by the familys son, Mukul Arora, bore the brunt of the collision, leaving him with critical injuries. The injured victims received prompt medical attention and were rushed to Darshan Nagar Medical College for treatment. Miraculously, reports indicate that a child involved in the accident emerged unscathed from the ordeal.The tragic accident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable dangers that lurk on the highways, emphasizing the critical importance of road safety measures and vigilant driving practices.
