A tragic road accident occurred in Ayodhya on Thursday morning. A head-on collision between a Bolero and a tractor-trolley on the Prayagraj-Ayodhya Highway resulted in the deaths of three pilgrims and left 11 others seriously injured.
The accident took place as a group of devotees from Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, were travelling towards Ayodhya for a pilgrimage. The incident caused chaos at the scene. Local police and villagers immediately arrived after receiving information about the accident and initiated rescue operations. All the injured were rushed to the district hospital by ambulance, where they are currently undergoing treatment. The condition of some of the passengers is critical.
Officials present at the scene stated that the collision was so severe that the Bolero was badly damaged. Three pilgrims died at the spot. Both the tractor-trolley and the Bolero have been taken into police custody.
Traffic on the highway was disrupted for some time following the accident. Police have begun a preliminary investigation and are determining the cause of the accident. The administration has appealed to travellers to exercise extreme caution during long journeys and to strictly adhere to traffic regulations.
