A tragic road accident on the Etawah-Agra highway in Uttar Pradesh resulted in the deaths of five individuals and left four others critically injured. The incident occurred when an uncontrolled SUV carrying a family of devotees returning from a pilgrimage to the Kela Devi temple in Rajasthan crashed into a roadside tree near Pai village. Local police reported that the impact of the collision was severe, causing heavy damage to the front of the vehicle and scattering glass fragments on the road.
Among the victims were three men, one woman, and a three-year-old girl. The deceased individuals were identified as 70-year-old Kanta Prasad, his 35-year-old son Devendra, 30-year-old daughter-in-law Seema, their 3-year-old granddaughter Aradhya, and 20-year-old driver Rishi. Following the accident, the victims were taken to Safai Medical College Hospital in Etawah, where the injured individuals are in serious condition.
Eyewitnesses and local residents rushed to the scene upon hearing the crash, assisting rescue workers in extracting the victims from the damaged vehicle. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the cause of the accident, with initial inquiries suggesting that the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel, leading the SUV off course. Further details are pending as officials continue their probe.
Distressed family members gathered at the hospital and accident site, where shock and grief pervaded the community. The bodies of the deceased have been seized for post-mortem examinations, and families are being informed of the tragic incident.
