Multiple Vehicles Collide On Greater Noida Expressway Amid Low Visibility, Injuries Reported | Video

Noida Car Collision: Amid dense fog and low visibility, several vehicles collided on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, resulting in injuries to multiple people.

Noida Car Collision: Amid dense fog and low visibility, several vehicles collided on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, resulting in injuries to multiple people.

According to reports, the incident took place near Chakrasainpur village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Dadri police station. The crash led to a long traffic jam on the busy expressway as vehicles piled up when drivers were unable to respond in time due to poor visibility, officials said.

Visuals from the crash site showed heavy damage to several vehicles. A car was seen stuck on the central divider with its front body damaged, while a truck was standing nearby. Another car was crushed under a heavy vehicle, showing how strong the impact was.

The Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Commissionerate said police teams reached the spot soon after the accident. Traffic was controlled, and an investigation was started to find out the exact cause of the crash.

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On Saturday, several cities across Uttar Pradesh reported thick smog as air quality worsened, leading to low visibility and health concerns. Bulandshahr was covered in dense fog, and people were seen sitting near bonfires to keep warm. Ayodhya also saw reduced visibility due to heavy smog, while Mainpuri remained under a thick layer of polluted air.

As per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), air quality in parts of Noida was in the severe category. Noida Sector 125 and Sector 116 recorded an AQI of 448 at around 9 am. Lucknow, the state capital, reported slightly better air quality with an AQI of 242, which falls under the poor category.