High-Speed Crash in Mathura; 3 Dead, 1 Critically Injured

The incident occurred on the Delhi-Agra highway in Uttar Pradesh, near the Umbrella Sugar Mill. A truck collided with a brick-laden tractor from behind on the national highway.

In this traffic accident, the tractor driver, the conductor, and the truck driver lost their lives tragically, while the canter operator sustained serious injuries. The injured operator was taken to the hospital for medical treatment.

The Station House Officer of Mathura's Chhata Kotwali reported that the truck driver was attempting to overtake a brick-laden tractor at high speed when the collision occurred.

One individual died instantly, while three others were taken to the hospital. Puran Singh and Prince Singh later died from their injuries, and truck conductor Dharmendra Yadav was critically injured. Both vehicles were traveling to Mathura from Chhata.

The victims have been identified as tractor driver Umesh, conductor Puran Singh, and truck driver Prince, while truck operator Umesh Yadav remains in critical condition at the hospital.

According to the police, truck conductor Umesh died instantly at the scene. The age of the deceased remains unknown. The bodies have been dispatched for post-mortem examination.

Further details are awaited.