Feb 23 • 03:12 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

Four friends from Kanpur die in a car accident while returning from visiting Mahakal in Ujjain

A tragic accident on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway claimed the lives of four friends from Kanpur returning home after visiting the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain.

In a devastating incident in Kota district of Rajasthan, a high-speed car collided with a truck on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, instantly killing four young men from Kanpur. The crash occurred near the Chechat toll plaza, and eyewitnesses reported that the sound of the collision was so loud it startled nearby residents, who were left confused for moments about what had happened.

The victims were on a religious trip to visit the famous Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, and were returning home after their pilgrimage. Friends and relatives described the group as close-knit, excited to embark on this spiritual journey together. Unfortunately, their trip turned tragic, marking the end of their lives just after a sacred visit.

The initial police investigation suggests that speeding may have played a role in the crash, but further inquiries are expected to clarify the circumstances surrounding the accident. This tragic event not only steals four young lives but also leaves emotional scars on their families and communities, highlighting the dangers of reckless driving on busy highways.

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