Purvanchal Expressway accident kills four, including soldier's son

Four people were killed on Sunday morning when an ambulance carrying the mortal remains of an Indian Army soldier crashed on the Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

The accident occurred around 8:00–8:30 a.m. near the Haliyapur police station area. The ambulance was transporting the body of Subedar Major Satyavan from Chandigarh to his ancestral village in Deoria. According to reports, the vehicle lost control and collided with a truck parked on the roadside.

The deceased have been identified as the driver, Jaspal, and three passengers: Gaurav Singh (the soldier's son), Rajan Singh (the soldier's brother), and Ram Samajh (the soldier's nephew).

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his condolences, describing the incident as ‘extremely heartbreaking’ and directing officials to provide all possible assistance to the bereaved families. Local police have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, with preliminary suggestions pointing toward driver fatigue.