Road accidents in Uttar Pradesh

A series of high speed vehicle accidents involving Mahindra Thar SUVs has been reported in Uttar Pradesh.

In Saharanpur, a vehicle traveling from Agra to Mussoorie struck a road divider near the Belda roundabout, resulting in three deaths and two serious injuries. Local police identified the deceased and initiated investigations into the high speed crash.

In Kanpur, a speeding SUV reportedly struck a scooter rider, killing a 55 year old man, before crashing through a boundary wall into a residence. The occupants of the vehicle allegedly fled the scene in a separate car. Preliminary reports suggest the vehicle may belong to a relative of Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Rakesh Sachan. Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage to identify those involved.

In Muzaffarnagar, six people, including a child between 10 and 12 years old, were killed on the Panipat-Khatima National Highway. A speeding vehicle reportedly lost control, struck a light pole, and hit a divider before overturning near Jagaheri. The collision triggered a fire that engulfed the car. The victims, who were residents of the Jind district in Haryana, were traveling toward Haridwar. Authorities are investigating whether the crash resulted from driver error, mechanical failure, or excessive speed.