Tragedy on Bundelkhand Expressway: 3 Family Members Killed in Tractor Crash
Three family members were killed after a speeding tractor hit their motorcycle on the Bundelkhand Expressway service road in Hamirpur.
A celebratory trip turned into a nightmare in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, when a devastating Bundelkhand Expressway road accident claimed the lives of three family members on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The victims were returning home after attending a mundan sanskar (tonsure ceremony) for a relative's son in Rivai village when their lives were cut short in a violent collision.
The Fatal Collision
The incident occurred near the Punnian-Gehrauli turn on the service road of the Bundelkhand Expressway. According to reports, the victims were traveling on a motorcycle when they were struck by a speeding tractor. The impact was so severe that the victims sustained critical injuries instantly.
The deceased have been identified as:
- Vimla (45): A resident of Patanpur village, falling under the jurisdiction of the Maudaha police station.
- Kapil (18): Vimla's son.
- Kamla (40): Vimla's sister, who hailed from Bansiya village in Madhya Pradesh.
Hit-and-Run and Police Action
In the immediate aftermath of the crash, the tractor driver abandoned the vehicle at the scene and fled, attempting to evade capture. The Kharela police arrived shortly after and rushed the injured trio to the Community Health Center. Due to the severity of their injuries, they were referred to the district hospital for advanced medical intervention, but tragically, all three were declared dead upon arrival.
Investigation Underway
Station House Officer Nanhelal Yadav confirmed that the police have taken the tractor into custody. A significant detail emerged during the initial inspection: the tractor was operating without a registration plate, complicating the immediate identification of the owner.
Additional Superintendent of Police Vandana Singh stated that a formal investigation has been launched to determine the exact circumstances of the crash and to track down the absconding driver.
The Bundelkhand Expressway, a critical infrastructure project overseen by the state government, continues to be a vital artery for the region, though this incident highlights the dangers present on its service roads.