Multiple vehicles, including buses, trucks, and cars, collided in three separate incidents in Haryana early Sunday, causing a massive pile-up, as the state has been experiencing dense fog for the last few days. In Rohtak, a major accident occurred in the Meham area where 35-40 vehicles, mostly trucks, collided, injuring several people. The accident occurred at the 152 D Highway intersection. A truck and a car collided, followed by a chain reaction involving many other vehicles.
The injured were hospitalised while the relief work was being carried out by the police and administration officials. A video showed one of the trucks badly crushed and people rushing to rescue the occupants.
Earlier in the day, two separate major road accidents were reported in the state. In Hisar, two state roadway buses collided with other vehicles at Dhiktana Moda on National Highway 52 at around 8 am. The pile-up of vehicles occurred after a Kaithal roadways bus collided with a dumper truck. Another bus following these two vehicles collided, following which a car and then a motorcycle also joined the pile-up.
Hundreds of people who were involved in the accident fortunately did not suffer any injuries except the motorcycle rider, who was admitted to a hospital.
In Rewari, an accident occurred on National Highway 352, after around three to four buses collided violently due to low visibility. Those injured were admitted to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Haryana has been experiencing a severe cold wave for the past few days, with temperatures hovering in the 4-6 degrees Celsius range across most districts.
Earlier, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a cold wave alert for the state. The IMD warned of hazardous road conditions and advised commuters to exercise caution, use low-beam headlights, and maintain safe distances while driving through fog-affected areas.