Jagran Correspondent, Modinagar: Three pilgrims died in a tragic road accident during the Kanwar Yatra after being hit by a speeding vehicle along the Delhi-Meerut Expressway in Ghaziabad district. The officials, while providing details, stated that the incident occurred near the Kalchina region, adding the vehicle struck the deceased on their bikes. They further stated that the impact of the collision was so severe that all three pilgrims died on the spot.

Probe Underway

The reports suggest that all the three pilgrims were traveling from Jhajjar district in Haryana to Haridwar amid the ongoing Kanwar Yatra. The local police, upon being informed, arrived at the site and sent the bodies for post-mortem examination. As per the reports, the officials are currently trying to identify the deceased.

While the driver fled the scene with his vehicle immediately after the collision, a detailed probe has been launched into the matter to trace him. The officials have already filed a case against the unknown driver and are examining CCTV footage and questioning nearby residents.

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Apart from this, instructions have also been issued to increase security on the expressway during the Kawar Yatra.

In a separate development, the Faridabad Traffic Police, amid a surge in devotees during the Kanwar Yatra, has issued a special traffic advisory to ensure public safety and maintain smooth traffic flow. The senior officials have advised the commuters to avoid using the Agra Canal Road until Shivratri and to use alternative routes. Apart from this, the local residents have also been advised to maximise the use of public transportation for the next few days.

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The officials, while providing details, stated that the main route for the Kanwar Yatra has been designated along the Agra Canal. The authority had placed barricades and blockades at various sites along the Agra Canal from Durga Builder to Sotai Bridge due to managing the rush. While an advisory was issued earlier, the vehicles are still travelling on this route, leading to inconveniences.

(Updates to follow)