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Family of Four Killed in Expressway Crash in Uttar Pradesh
A high-speed collision on the Ganga Expressway in Hardoi district has claimed the lives of a Delhi-based banking professional, his wife, and their two young children. The family was returning to Noida from Prayagraj after celebrating festivals.
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A family of four has been killed in a tragic road accident on the Ganga Expressway in Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred when an XUV-300 vehicle, traveling at high speed, collided with the expressway's central divider.
The deceased have been identified as Saurabh Upadhyay, an Assistant Vice President at Barclays, his wife Monica, and their two children. The family was en route to Noida after visiting Prayagraj, where they had been celebrating Bhai Dooj and Chhath festivals with relatives.
Police and emergency services responded to the scene following the collision. The severity of the impact resulted in fatal injuries to all occupants of the vehicle. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances that led to the accident, with initial reports suggesting excessive speed as a contributing factor.
The incident has renewed concerns about road safety on major expressways in the region, particularly regarding vehicle speed management and driver vigilance during festive travel periods when traffic volumes surge significantly.