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Six killed as speeding car crashes, catches fire on Muzzafarnagar flyover
A high-speed vehicle struck a road divider on a flyover in Muzzafarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, before colliding with an electric pole and bursting into flames. All six occupants of the car perished in the blaze.
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A tragic accident claimed six lives on a flyover in Muzzafarnagar on Wednesday after a speeding car lost control and struck a central divider. The vehicle subsequently collided with an electric pole, triggering a massive fire that engulfed the automobile.
According to initial reports, all six passengers were residents of Narnaul in neighboring Haryana. The intensity of the fire left no survivors, with all occupants perishing in the blaze.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the incident and directed officials to conduct a thorough investigation. Authorities are working to establish the exact cause of the accident and determine whether mechanical failure or driver error contributed to the collision.
The incident has reignited concerns over speed management and safety protocols on major flyovers in the region. Traffic police said they were examining CCTV footage from the area to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to the crash.