17 dead, 55 injured in six road accidents across Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh reported a spate of fatal road accidents on the day after Diwali, resulting in significant casualties across multiple districts. The accidents, which totalled six incidents, claimed 17 lives while 55 individuals sustained injuries of varying severity.

The most catastrophic accident took place in Muzaffarnagar, where a car overturned following a collision with a road divider and an electric pole. The vehicle subsequently caught fire, resulting in six fatalities. Eyewitnesses reported that the occupants were trapped inside the burning vehicle and could not be rescued in time.

The post-Diwali period typically witnesses a surge in road traffic as families travel to and from celebration venues. Authorities have attributed the high accident rate to increased vehicular movement, possible impaired driving, and adverse weather conditions that may have affected visibility and road grip.

The incidents have reignited concerns about road safety during festive seasons in the state. Traffic police have urged motorists to exercise caution, adhere to speed limits, and avoid driving under the influence of alcohol. Medical teams in the affected districts have been placed on alert to handle emergency cases.