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Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA's SUV crashes on highway, survives the accident
✍️ India Today
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 11:32 AM
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A BJP legislator's SUV lost control and hit a pole on a Uttar Pradesh highway, but the lawmaker escaped serious injury.
On a Uttar Pradesh highway, a sport utility vehicle driven by a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Legislative Assembly veered off its lane and collided with a roadside pole. The incident was reported by local authorities, who confirmed that the vehicle spun out of control before striking the pole.
Emergency services arrived promptly at the scene and attended to the MLA, who was found conscious and in stable condition. Preliminary medical assessment indicated no life‑threatening injuries, and the legislator was later taken to a nearby hospital for observation.
Police have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the loss of control, examining factors such as speed, road conditions and possible mechanical failure. The MLA's office has not released a detailed statement, but confirmed that the lawmaker is recovering.
The accident underscores ongoing concerns about road safety on busy state highways, especially for high‑profile public figures who travel frequently for official duties.
Emergency services arrived promptly at the scene and attended to the MLA, who was found conscious and in stable condition. Preliminary medical assessment indicated no life‑threatening injuries, and the legislator was later taken to a nearby hospital for observation.
Police have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the loss of control, examining factors such as speed, road conditions and possible mechanical failure. The MLA's office has not released a detailed statement, but confirmed that the lawmaker is recovering.
The accident underscores ongoing concerns about road safety on busy state highways, especially for high‑profile public figures who travel frequently for official duties.