Fog triggers fiery pile-up on Yamuna expressway near Mathura; 4 dead, 25 injured

At least four people were killed and 25 others injured in a massive collision involving seven buses and three cars on the Yamuna Expressway early Tuesday morning. The accident occurred around 4:30 am on the Agra–Noida stretch near Mathura, officials said.

Preliminary reports indicate the victims were tragically charred to death after the vehicles caught fire following the severe multi-vehicle crash. Police attributed the disaster to heavy fog and extremely low visibility.

SSP Mathura Shlok Kumar stated that the pile-up was initiated by three cars colliding, which were then rammed by seven buses, including six sleeper buses. "The vehicles caught fire after the collision," he said.

Emergency teams rushed to the scene. The 25 injured individuals were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, and none are reported to be in critical condition. Eleven fire tenders successfully brought the blaze under control. Rescue operations concluded with the debris removed and remaining passengers sent to their destinations via government transport. 

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The fatal incident highlights the danger of low visibility on expressways, coming just a day after multiple fog-related pile-ups across NCR.