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Automobile
Truck Collides with Car on Yamuna Expressway, Four Dead in Jewar
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 10:48 AM
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A heavy truck crashed onto a car on the Yamuna Expressway near Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, killing four people. The incident occurred on a busy stretch of the highway, prompting emergency response teams to the scene.
A heavy truck lost control and collided with a car on the Yamuna Expressway near Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday evening. The impact caused the car to overturn, trapping four passengers inside. All four victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency services, including police, ambulance and fire crews, responded within minutes. The highway was temporarily closed to allow rescue operations and to investigate the cause of the crash.
Preliminary reports suggest that the truck may have been traveling at a high speed and failed to maintain lane discipline. Authorities are urging motorists to exercise caution, especially during peak traffic hours.
Investigators are examining the truck’s condition and the road surface for any contributing factors. The incident has raised concerns about safety measures on the busy Yamuna Expressway corridor.
Emergency services, including police, ambulance and fire crews, responded within minutes. The highway was temporarily closed to allow rescue operations and to investigate the cause of the crash.
Preliminary reports suggest that the truck may have been traveling at a high speed and failed to maintain lane discipline. Authorities are urging motorists to exercise caution, especially during peak traffic hours.
Investigators are examining the truck’s condition and the road surface for any contributing factors. The incident has raised concerns about safety measures on the busy Yamuna Expressway corridor.