Tragic Expressway Ambulance Collision
Four Killed in Ambulance Carrying Soldier’s Remains After Expressway Crash in Uttar Pradesh
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The ambulance was taking Satyawan’s remains to his native village in Deoria district; one report says the journey began in Chandigarh. The collision occurred around 8 a.m. near kilometre 79.6, close to the Ayodhya–Sultanpur border.
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Police said the soldier’s son, Gaurav Singh, 28, and driver Jaspal, 30, died at the scene; his brother Rajan Chaudhary, 35, and nephew Ram Samujh Singh, 40, died while being treated at a hospital in Pithla-Kumarganj.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences and directed officials to expedite rescue and relief work, ensure proper treatment for the injured, and contact and assist the bereaved families.
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Sultanpur Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal said he and District Magistrate Indrajeet Singh visited the crash site after receiving information about the accident.
An ambulance carrying the remains of Army Subedar Major Satyawan crashed into a parked truck on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday morning, killing four people. The soldier's son Gaurav Singh, 28, brother Rajan Chaudhary, 35, nephew Ram Samujh Singh, 40, and driver Jaspal, 30, all died in the collision near Haliyapur in Sultanpur district Free Press Journal.
The ambulance was transporting Satyawan's remains to his native village in Deoria district when the accident occurred around 8 a.m. near kilometre 79.6, close to the Ayodhya–Sultanpur border. Police said the ambulance went out of control and struck the truck parked beside the road Times of India.
Tragic Deaths Claim Multiple Family Members
Two people died at the crash scene immediately. Gaurav Singh and driver Jaspal were pronounced dead before help arrived. The other two family members survived the initial impact but died later while receiving treatment at a hospital in Pithla-Kumarganj Rediff.
Subedar Major Satyawan had lost three of his closest relatives in a single moment. His only son, his brother, and his nephew were all traveling in the ambulance when the collision happened. The journey that was meant to bring the soldier home ended in tragedy for his family New Indian Express.
Government Officials Respond With Condolences
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath immediately expressed his condolences to the bereaved family. He directed officials to speed up rescue and relief work. The CM also ordered authorities to ensure the injured received proper medical care and to contact and assist the family members affected by the tragedy Times of India.
Sultanpur Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal and District Magistrate Indrajeet Singh both visited the crash site after receiving information about the accident. Police have launched an investigation to understand how the ambulance lost control and struck the parked truck ETV Bharat.
Remains Secured as Investigation Continues
After the collision, Subedar Major Satyawan's remains were moved to a local police station in Sultanpur. Authorities made arrangements to ensure proper handling and dignity for the soldier's body. The investigation into the exact cause of the accident is ongoing Free Press Journal.
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