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Automobile
Speeding Car Kills Three After Colliding with Truck on Uttarakhand's Yamuna Bridge
✍️ mid-day.com
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 10:01 AM
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A speeding vehicle crashed into a truck on the Yamuna Bridge in Uttarakhand, killing three people, authorities said.
At around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, a car traveling at high speed collided with a truck on the Yamuna Bridge in Uttarakhand, resulting in the deaths of three passengers inside the vehicle. The crash caused a sudden impact that threw the car into the river, leaving the occupants trapped.
The vehicle, a white sedan, was reported to have been moving well above the speed limit for the bridge. Emergency services reached the scene within minutes, but the severity of the impact and the swift water flow hindered rescue efforts.
Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident and whether any traffic violations contributed to the collision. They are also examining the truck’s load and braking system as part of the inquiry.
The Yamuna Bridge is a critical link for commuters traveling between the northern and southern parts of Uttarakhand, and authorities have urged drivers to observe speed limits and road safety measures to prevent similar tragedies.
The vehicle, a white sedan, was reported to have been moving well above the speed limit for the bridge. Emergency services reached the scene within minutes, but the severity of the impact and the swift water flow hindered rescue efforts.
Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident and whether any traffic violations contributed to the collision. They are also examining the truck’s load and braking system as part of the inquiry.
The Yamuna Bridge is a critical link for commuters traveling between the northern and southern parts of Uttarakhand, and authorities have urged drivers to observe speed limits and road safety measures to prevent similar tragedies.