A chain collision triggered by a truck brake failure in Mirzapur led to a massive fire, killing 11 people and prompting compensation announcements from both Centre and state authorities.
Multiple vehicles caught fire after a truck lost control in Mirzapur, leaving 11 dead on Wednesday night. | ANI video grab
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced financial assistance for victims of a deadly road accident in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur that claimed 11 lives after multiple vehicles caught fire following a collision.
The tragedy, which unfolded late Wednesday evening, has triggered relief announcements from both the Centre and the state government, even as details emerging from the spot point to a devastating chain collision caused by a truck that went out of control.
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According to the Prime Minister’s Office, ex gratia assistance will be released from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to support the affected families.
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In a post on X, Modi said, “Deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to the mishap in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the quick recovery of the injured. An ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives in the tragic mishap. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi.”
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also reacted on X, saying, “The loss of lives in the road accident in Mirzapur district is extremely tragic and heart-rending. My condolences are with the bereaved families. Instructions have been issued to the concerned officials to ensure proper treatment for the injured… Instructions have been issued to provide financial assistance of Rs 2-2 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives in this accident.”
The accident took place around 8.30 pm on Wednesday within the Dramandganj police station area. Police said a truck carrying chickpeas went out of control after its brakes failed, triggering a series of collisions.
Superintendent of Police Aparna Rajat Kaushik told ANI, “The truck, laden with chickpeas, suddenly went out of control and first slammed violently into a Bolero; subsequently, the Bolero crashed into a Swift Dzire car. The impact was so severe that the Swift Dzire burst into flames.”
She added, “The Swift Dzire was also pushed forward and rammed into a trailer moving ahead of it. Following the collision, the vehicles caught fire. In a matter of moments, the Bolero–along with the other vehicles–was engulfed in raging flames.”
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | 11 have lost their lives in a road accident that took place near Dramandganj Valley in Mirzapur last night.
(Earlier visuals from the spot) https://t.co/BiLvS9fsv1 pic.twitter.com/bWR0wsjsiB
— ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2026
A friend of one of the victims, Satya Prakash Dubey, told ANI, “My friend’s family had gone for a ‘mundan’ ceremony, and on their way back, their car was hit from behind by a truck, and it collided with another truck in the family, which resulted in the death of the entire family…”
Officials said District Magistrate Pawan Kumar Gangwar and SP Aparna Rajat Kaushik reached the spot soon after receiving information, along with a heavy police force.
Fire brigade teams, assisted by local residents, carried out rescue operations, though the intensity of the blaze made efforts difficult.
Police said the truck driver sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment at the district hospital.
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