Tragic Accident in Haridwar: Wedding Party from Meerut Faces Fatal Crash
A terrible accident occurred late Thursday night near Gur Mandi in the Mangalore Kotwali area of Haridwar district, resulting in the deaths of four people. An SUV carrying members of a wedding party from Meerut lost control while heading to Roorkee and crashed into a divider.
The incident happened around midnight, with the vehicle reportedly traveling at high speed before it overturned. The car was part of a convoy attending a wedding procession in Roorkee. Several passengers were injured, and four were confirmed dead at the scene. The injured were taken to a nearby hospital, with two in critical condition.
Mangalore police quickly arrived at the scene to begin rescue operations. The bodies of the deceased were sent for post-mortem examination. Haridwar SP (Crime) Pankaj Gairola confirmed the incident, noting that initial investigations suggest the vehicle was speeding at the time of the crash.
“Last night, Mangalore police station received information that a Scorpio hit a divider and overturned. Police immediately reached the spot, and everyone was rushed to the hospital. Four people died, and the injured were referred to a health centre. They were travelling from Meerut to Roorkee to attend a wedding procession. There were about 10 people in the vehicle. The condition of two of the injured is critical. Initial investigations reveal the car was moving at high speed,” said SP Gairola.
The investigation is ongoing as police work to determine the exact cause of the accident and await further medical reports.
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Haridwar -: Haridwar is a city in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is known for its religious significance and is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus.
Meerut -: Meerut is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is known for its historical importance and is a major city in the region.
SUV -: SUV stands for Sports Utility Vehicle. It is a type of car that is larger and often used for both city driving and off-road travel.
Divider -: A divider is a barrier on the road that separates lanes of traffic going in opposite directions. It helps prevent accidents by keeping vehicles in their own lanes.
SP (Crime) -: SP stands for Superintendent of Police. In this context, SP (Crime) refers to the police officer in charge of investigating crimes in a specific area.
