Dense fog during the winter months does not just impact air travel. It can also turn deadly for road commuters. Poor visibility makes it difficult to see other vehicles on the road and judge distances. This often leads to accidents, including multi-vehicle collisions. This is exactly what happened on Tuesday on the Delhi-Sonipat road near Bahalgarh in Sonipat’s district of Haryana. Here’s what we know.
Multi-Vehicle Accident On Delhi-Sonipat Road Due To Fog
According to a report by News18, a multi-vehicle accident was reported on the Delhi-Sonipat road on Tuesday due to dense fog conditions. Winter fog has not just disrupted air travel but is also making it difficult for commuters to drive smoothly. Reportedly, the collision left one to two people injured. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
The incident occurred during the early hours when visibility was extremely poor. An eyewitness shared with ANI that one car first hit another and then drove away. The damaged vehicle remained on the road. Some time later, another car came from behind and crashed into the stationary vehicle. In total, three cars were involved in the fog-related accident on the Delhi-Sonipat road. Details about the identity of the injured and the severity of their injuries are not known yet.
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Chain Collisions On Yamuna Expressway & Delhi-Mathura Highway
Fog-related accidents are not new. According to a report by Hindustan Times, poor visibility due to dense fog triggered a chain of accidents on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida. No fatalities were reported. However, two men were injured after their cars caught fire following a collision involving three vehicles late on Saturday night. Firefighters were called to douse the flames.
On the same night, dense fog conditions also caused two serious accidents on the high-speed corridor of the Delhi-Mathura National Highway. No casualties were reported. The first incident occurred around 11 pm, when a speeding car lost balance and overturned multiple times. A vehicle belonging to a passerby, who had stopped to help, was then hit from behind by another car.
Police arrived at the spot and subjected the drivers to sobriety tests. None of them was under the influence of alcohol. However, both sustained minor injuries. According to a report by Hindustan Times, weather conditions were one of the contributing factors behind these accidents.
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The IMD has forecast dense to very dense fog at isolated places in the region. If you are driving during late-night or early-morning hours, stay alert and drive carefully. We hope the conditions improve soon.
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