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Six killed in high-speed crash in Muzaffarnagar, UP
A speeding vehicle struck an electricity pole and crashed through a highway divider before overturning in Muzaffarnagar district on Monday. All six occupants of the car were killed in the incident.
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A fatal road accident claimed six lives in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district after a speeding car lost control and collided with an electricity pole. The impact sent the vehicle careening through nearly 10 metres of the highway divider before it overturned onto the opposite carriageway.
The accident occurred on a major route in the district, with the violence of the collision leaving little chance for survival of those inside the vehicle. Local authorities reached the scene following reports of the crash and recovered the bodies from the wreckage.
Investigations into the exact cause of the accident are underway. Preliminary reports suggest excessive speed was a contributing factor, though officials are examining other circumstances that may have led to the driver losing control of the vehicle.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about road safety in the region, with speeding-related accidents accounting for a significant proportion of fatalities on major highways across northern India.