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Accidents involving Kanwar Yatra pilgrims

Overview

During the annual Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage, multiple transport accidents involving devotees have been reported in different regions of India.

In Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, a truck struck a group of pilgrims near the Saryu River bridge, resulting in the death of a 28-year-old man and leaving another in critical condition.

Later in the month, a tractor-trolley carrying approximately 30 pilgrims fell off a bridge in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. The accident, reportedly caused by steering failure, injured 20 people, with several remaining in serious condition.

Entities

Uttar Pradesh · Kanwar Yatra · Akash Yadav · Narmada River · Indore

Timeline

  1. 20 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Dhar tractor-trolley accident injures 20 Kanwar pilgrims

    At least 20 Kanwar pilgrims were injured in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district after a tractor-trolley fell off a bridge due to reported steering failure while traveling to the Narmada River.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Ayodhya Truck Accident Kills Pilgrim During Kanwar Yatra

    A truck hit a group of Kanwariyas near Ayodhya's Saryu River bridge on Aug 3, killing 28‑year‑old Akash Yadav and critically injuring another pilgrim during the Kanwar Yatra.

Sources

bhaskarhindi.com · punjabkesari.com