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Five dead, three injured in car‑tree collision in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh
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🗓 17 Oct 2026, 01:04 PM
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A car struck a tree in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, resulting in five fatalities and three injuries.
A vehicle traveling on a road in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, collided with a tree, causing a severe crash. Emergency services arrived at the scene and confirmed that five occupants of the car were pronounced dead at the site. Three other passengers sustained injuries and were rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment.
Local police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident, examining factors such as speed, road condition and possible driver error. The authorities have also cordoned off the stretch of road to facilitate rescue operations and to prevent further traffic disruptions.
The incident has prompted calls for stricter enforcement of traffic safety measures in the region, with officials urging drivers to adhere to speed limits and to exercise caution, especially on rural routes where hazards like roadside trees are common.
Local police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident, examining factors such as speed, road condition and possible driver error. The authorities have also cordoned off the stretch of road to facilitate rescue operations and to prevent further traffic disruptions.
The incident has prompted calls for stricter enforcement of traffic safety measures in the region, with officials urging drivers to adhere to speed limits and to exercise caution, especially on rural routes where hazards like roadside trees are common.