Mathura, Dec 16 || At least four people were killed and 25 others injured in a major road accident on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in Mathura on Tuesday morning after seven buses and three cars collided amid dense fog, officials said.
Poor visibility due to thick fog led to a massive multi-vehicle pile-up, as several vehicles crashed into one another in the early hours of the day.
Following the collision, a vehicle caught fire, triggering panic among passengers trapped inside.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shlok Kumar confirmed the incident and said that search and rescue operations were nearing completion, while efforts were underway to clear the highway and safely transport stranded passengers.
"Today at around 4 a.m., eight buses and three smaller vehicles collided with each other. Four people have died in the accident. At least 25 people were injured and were admitted to the district hospital for treatment. None of them is in serious condition, and they are receiving treatment," he told reporters.