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In two tragic highway accidents, three people lost their lives, and over 40 devotees were injured while traveling to the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj.
Accident in Rajasthan
The first incident happened on Wednesday night on the Bharatpur-Karauli state highway in Rajasthan. A truck hit a car carrying four devotees, killing three people. The car driver, Gopal Singh (32), and passengers Ram Chandra (30) and Lakhan Singh (35) died at the hospital. The other three people, including the truck driver, were injured and are receiving treatment.
Accident in Uttar Pradesh
The second accident occurred early Thursday morning on the Agra-Lucknow highway near the Bakewar overbridge in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. A bus carrying nearly 40 devotees to the Mahakumbh collided with a trailer truck. Around 40 people were injured, and the bus driver was trapped in the wreckage. Emergency teams rescued the driver and helped the injured.
Impact of the Accidents
These accidents are a reminder of the risks that pilgrims face when traveling to the Mahakumbh, a huge religious gathering in Prayagraj. Authorities are investigating both incidents and urging people to stay cautious while traveling.
These tragedies highlight the importance of better road safety for pilgrims attending major events like the Mahakumbh. The authorities are working to improve safety measures to avoid similar accidents in the future.
