Oxygen Pickup Crash Near Raebareli Toll Plaza Leaves Two Dead
A pickup truck carrying oxygen cylinders crashed into a divider near Bachhrawan toll plaza in Raebareli, killing two. CCTV footage shows the horror.
A horrific road accident claimed two lives on Tuesday morning, October 20, 2026, when an oxygen pickup crash Raebareli commuters witnessed near the Bachhrawan toll plaza. A pickup truck transporting a heavy load of oxygen cylinders lost control and slammed violently into a road divider on the Lucknow-Prayagraj Highway, resulting in the immediate death of the vehicle's driver and cleaner.
Chaos on the Highway
The collision was so powerful that it didn't just destroy the vehicle; it sent oxygen cylinders scattering across the highway. This created a scene of absolute mayhem as gas began leaking from the damaged cylinders, sparking widespread panic among the toll plaza staff and motorists passing by.
The sight of high-pressure gas cylinders strewn across the tarmac led to fears of a secondary explosion or further accidents, causing a temporary standstill in traffic flow on one of the region's busiest transit routes.
CCTV Captures the Moment of Impact
The entire sequence of events was recorded by CCTV cameras installed at the Bachhrawan toll plaza. The footage, which has since gone viral on social media, provides a chilling look at the moments leading up to the disaster.
According to eyewitness accounts and the recorded footage, the driver appeared to be traveling at a high speed and was unable to maintain the vehicle within its designated lane. This loss of control led the truck to veer sharply and collide with the divider.
Emergency Response and Recovery
Local police responded swiftly to the scene to manage the crisis. The emergency operations focused on two primary goals: recovering the bodies of the deceased and securing the hazardous cargo.
- Rescue Operations: Police and emergency teams worked to remove the bodies of the driver and cleaner from the wreckage.
- Hazard Mitigation: Officers coordinated the clearing of the scattered oxygen cylinders to prevent further danger to the public.
- Traffic Management: Authorities worked to restore the flow of vehicles on the Lucknow-Prayagraj Highway after the initial disruption.
The incident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers associated with transporting hazardous materials at high speeds on national highways.