Tragedy on Yamuna Expressway: A Search Amidst Sorrow

A devastating vehicle pile-up on the fog-covered Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh led to a fiery crash, leaving at least 13 dead and dozens injured. Families like Gulzari's, still searching for missing loved ones, face heart-wrenching uncertainties as authorities race to identify victims through DNA testing.

A tragic pre-dawn accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in a fatal chain-reaction collision. Vehicles, shrouded in fog, collided, creating a fiery scene that claimed at least 13 lives and left 43 injured.

For Gulzari, the day was spent in a desperate search for her sister-in-law, Parvati, as she navigated multiple hospital rounds. The aftermath of the pile-up has plunged families into uncertainty. Flames engulfed vehicles, including buses and smaller transport, complicating rescue efforts.

Authorities now face the arduous task of identifying charred remains through DNA testing. While three victims have been named, the fate of others remains bleak. Mathura District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh is coordinating arrangements for identified victims' last rites in this community caught in tragedy's grip.

(With inputs from agencies.)