Four killed, over 25 injured in multi-vehicle crash on Yamuna Expressway in Mathura
Mathura Expressway Crash: four dead, 25 injured
Mathura | Desk: Four people were killed and more than 25 injured in a major road accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday morning, December 16, 2025. Police officials said the accident was caused by dense fog and poor visibility.
The horrific multi-vehicle collision occurred around 4:30 AM in the area under the Baldev police station. SSP Mathura Shlok Kumar confirmed, "Four people have died and 25 have been injured in a pile-up of vehicles on the Yamuna Expressway from Agra towards Noida due to low visibility. Some vehicles also caught fire. All the injured have been sent to the hospital."
It is reported that due to dense fog, a car hit the divider, and then a bus rammed into the same car from behind. Following this, several buses and smaller vehicles collided with each other. The collision was so severe that some buses and cars caught fire.
According to a statement from the Mathura police, at least seven buses and three smaller vehicles were involved in the collision at milestone 127. Scenes from the accident site showed the charred remains of buses that had caught fire, and cranes were called in to remove the wreckage from the road. Fortunately, none of the injured are in critical condition.
Traffic was diverted due to the road closure caused by the accident, and passengers were transported to their destinations in government vehicles.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident.
In a post on 'X', he said, "The loss of life in the road accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura district is extremely sad and heartbreaking. My condolences are with the bereaved families." The Chief Minister also directed district administration officials to ensure proper treatment for the injured.
