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Three Killed in Double Car Collision on Meerut Highway
✍️ NDTV
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 03:03 AM
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A fatal collision between two vehicles on a Meerut highway claimed three lives. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the crash.
Three people lost their lives when two cars collided on a busy stretch of highway near Meerut in Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred early this morning, according to local police reports. Emergency services reached the scene within minutes, but the victims could not be revived.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the collision may have been caused by a sudden brake failure or loss of control, though investigators have not yet released a definitive cause. The highway authorities have cordoned off the area and are conducting a thorough examination of the wreckage.
Police have urged motorists to exercise caution on the highway, especially during peak traffic hours. The incident has prompted a review of road safety measures in the region.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the collision may have been caused by a sudden brake failure or loss of control, though investigators have not yet released a definitive cause. The highway authorities have cordoned off the area and are conducting a thorough examination of the wreckage.
Police have urged motorists to exercise caution on the highway, especially during peak traffic hours. The incident has prompted a review of road safety measures in the region.