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Automobile
Four dead, eight injured as two cars plunge into gorge on Delhi‑Mumbai highway
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 02:31 PM
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Two vehicles fell into a gorge on the eight‑lane Delhi‑Mumbai highway, killing four people and injuring eight, including families from Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Two cars travelling on the eight‑lane Delhi‑Mumbai highway slipped and fell into a deep gorge, resulting in a fatal accident. Rescue teams were dispatched promptly, and the site was cordoned off to facilitate emergency operations.
The crash claimed four lives while eight others sustained injuries of varying severity. Victims included members of families hailing from Maharashtra and Gujarat, who were travelling together when the incident occurred.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the plunge, focusing on road conditions and driver actions. Medical teams are providing treatment to the injured at nearby hospitals, and families have been informed of the casualties.
The highway, a critical artery linking the national capital with the financial hub, was temporarily closed to traffic as officials worked to clear the wreckage and restore normal flow.
The crash claimed four lives while eight others sustained injuries of varying severity. Victims included members of families hailing from Maharashtra and Gujarat, who were travelling together when the incident occurred.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the plunge, focusing on road conditions and driver actions. Medical teams are providing treatment to the injured at nearby hospitals, and families have been informed of the casualties.
The highway, a critical artery linking the national capital with the financial hub, was temporarily closed to traffic as officials worked to clear the wreckage and restore normal flow.