Several buses and cars collide, catch fire due to dense smog on Delhi-Agra Expressway

In a major accident, several buses and cars collided and caught fire amid dense smog in Mathura on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in the early hours of Tuesday. At least four people were killed and over 20 others injured in the incident.

Teams from the fire service, local police, and local administration have arrived at the site to initiate rescue operations.

According to officials, the visibility had sharply reduced as a thick layer of smog enveloped the area, leading to a multi-vehicle pile-up.

"At least four people were killed and 25 others were injured in a major road accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura this Tuesday morning. The collision, involving seven buses and three cars, occurred due to dense fog," Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shlok Kumar told reporters.

He said at least 25 people have been admitted to a hospital with injuries.

"Additionally, we are arranging for the remaining people present here to be transported to their homes via government vehicles," the SSP added.

Further details are awaited.

It may be noted that several cities across Uttar Pradesh woke up to thick smog on Monday morning, as air quality deteriorated in different parts of the state and visibility dropped sharply.