Fourteen Injured as Truck Overturns on Meerut-Muzaffarnagar Route

Fourteen kanwariyas sustained injuries when their truck overturned near Satheri village in Muzaffarnagar district on Saturday morning. The accident occurred due to a tyre burst while the pilgrims were traveling to Haridwar from Agra. They are currently receiving treatment, and no fatalities have been reported.

Fourteen kanwariyas sustained injuries when their truck overturned near Satheri village in Muzaffarnagar district on Saturday morning, authorities reported.

According to police, the accident occurred after one of the truck's tyres burst, causing the vehicle to flip over in the Ratanpuri police station area.

Circle Officer (crime) Ramashish Yadav confirmed that all injured individuals were promptly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The incident, which took place around 8:30 am, happened as the group was en route from Agra to Haridwar to collect holy water from the Ganga.

The scene was managed swiftly to prevent significant traffic disruptions, said Khatauli Circle Officer Ravi Shanker. While the injured are receiving medical attention, no fatalities have been reported, he added.

(With inputs from agencies.)