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Nine Road Accidents Across UP Result in 22 Deaths, 64 Injuries on Day After Diwali
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 04:32 AM
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Nine separate road crashes across Uttar Pradesh on the day after Diwali claimed 22 lives and left 64 people injured.
On the day following Diwali, Uttar Pradesh witnessed nine separate road accidents that together resulted in 22 fatalities and 64 injuries. The incidents were reported across various districts of the state, though authorities have not yet released a detailed map of the locations.
The Uttar Pradesh Police confirmed the casualty figures and said emergency services responded to each crash within minutes. Victims were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment, but several were reported to be in critical condition.
Traffic officials warned that the post‑festival surge in travel could increase the risk of accidents. They urged motorists to exercise caution, especially on highways and rural roads where visibility can be reduced.
The state government has pledged to investigate each incident thoroughly and to review road safety measures in the affected areas. No official statement has yet been released regarding the causes of the crashes.
The Uttar Pradesh Police confirmed the casualty figures and said emergency services responded to each crash within minutes. Victims were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment, but several were reported to be in critical condition.
Traffic officials warned that the post‑festival surge in travel could increase the risk of accidents. They urged motorists to exercise caution, especially on highways and rural roads where visibility can be reduced.
The state government has pledged to investigate each incident thoroughly and to review road safety measures in the affected areas. No official statement has yet been released regarding the causes of the crashes.