Tragedy in UP: 5 Dead as Van Crashes Into Tree in Bulandshahr
Five pilgrims from Kasganj died and three were injured after their van crashed into a tree near Ratanpur village in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh.
A devastating road accident in the Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh has claimed the lives of five people after a van carrying pilgrims crashed violently into a roadside tree. The incident, which occurred near Ratanpur village, has left three other passengers fighting for their lives in a medical facility.
The Fatal Crash
According to official reports, the accident involved an Eeco car transporting eight passengers. The vehicle was traveling from Aligarh toward Belon when it veered off course and slammed into a tree near Ratanpur village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Narora police station.
The impact of the collision was severe, leaving several passengers critically injured. Local authorities rushed to the scene to rescue those trapped in the wreckage and transport them to the nearest hospital.
Victims Identified as Pilgrims
Ravikant Chaubey, the SDM of Dibai, confirmed the details of the tragedy to ANI. He revealed that all eight passengers on board were pilgrims hailing from Delai Buzurg village, located in the Sidhpura area of Kasganj district.
Upon reaching the hospital, medical professionals declared five of the passengers dead. The remaining three survivors, who sustained serious injuries, were referred to Aligarh Medical College for specialized and further treatment.
Key Details of the Incident:
- Location: Near Ratanpur village, Narora police station area, Bulandshahr, UP.
- Route: Traveling from Aligarh to Belon.
- Casualties: 5 dead, 3 injured.
- Origin of Victims: Delai Buzurg village, Sidhpura, Kasganj district.
Authorities are continuing to gather more information regarding the cause of the accident, and further details are currently awaited.