Muzaffarnagar, Nov 9: A Muzaffarnagar highway crash claimed six lives on Monday morning after a speeding car lost control and rammed into a roadside light pole on the Panipat-Khatima National Highway in Uttar Pradesh. Police said the vehicle caught fire after the collision, killing all six occupants.
Car Catches Fire After Hitting Light Pole
According to officials, the car was travelling along the Panipat-Khatima National Highway on Monday morning. It suddenly went out of control near Jagaheri and struck a roadside light pole.
The impact caused the car to catch fire. Flames quickly engulfed the entire vehicle, leaving the occupants with no chance to escape. All six people inside burned to death, officials said.
Police reached the scene after receiving information and launched rescue operations. During the inspection, officers recovered all six bodies from the vehicle.
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Child Among Six Victims
Police completed the required legal formalities and sent the bodies for post-mortem examinations.
Preliminary information suggests that the victims belonged to Haryana’s Jind district. Officials said a child, estimated to be between 10 and 12 years old, was also among the deceased.
Police are working to establish the identities of all six victims. They are gathering relevant information and contacting the victims’ families.
Police Investigate Cause of Muzaffarnagar Highway Crash
Police have launched an investigation to determine what caused the car to go out of control. Officers are also examining the circumstances surrounding the collision and subsequent fire.
The horrific incident has left the area in shock and mourning. Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.
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–IANS
