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Rahul Gandhi's convoy hit by vehicle on Purvanchal Expressway
The Congress leader's motorcade was involved in a collision on the expressway in Uttar Pradesh. Multiple party workers, officials and security personnel sustained injuries in the incident, though Gandhi remained unharmed.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's convoy was involved in a collision on the Purvanchal Expressway on Tuesday, resulting in injuries to several personnel accompanying the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. Gandhi himself remained safe following the incident.
The collision left party workers, government officials and members of Gandhi's security detail injured. Details regarding the exact nature of the collision and the number of those hurt were still emerging as emergency response teams attended to those affected.
The Leader of Opposition was travelling on the expressway in Uttar Pradesh when the incident occurred. His security team immediately took stock of the situation and provided assistance to the injured.
The Purvanchal Expressway, a major arterial route in eastern Uttar Pradesh, frequently witnesses heavy traffic volumes. Investigations into the circumstances leading to the collision were underway.