Balrampur car accident kills three during Durga Puja festival

A high-speed car accident in the Balrampur district of Uttar Pradesh resulted in the deaths of three people and left four others injured. The incident occurred in Belha-Charangahia village during a Durga Puja festival celebration held at a roadside temple.

The vehicle reportedly lost control and struck seven people gathered at the site. Following the collision, the driver fled the scene, but police have since apprehended the suspect. Preliminary reports suggest the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol. Two of the injured individuals were referred to Lucknow due to the severity of their conditions.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the accident, and local health officials are monitoring the condition of the survivors.