Yamuna Expressway accident: 13 dead, 60 injured in pile-up

India Dec 16, 2025

A deadly pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway near Mathura early December 16, caused by heavy fog, left 13 people dead and 60 injured.
The crash involved eight busses and three smaller vehicles, with fires making identification difficult for some victims.

Heartbreaking moments, rescue efforts, and what happens next

Among those lost was 75-year-old Jai Prakash Verma, who called his daughter from a trapped bus asking for help before the line cut off.
Another victim, Parvati, managed to save her kids but didn't survive herself.
Rescue teams wrapped up operations within four hours and traffic is back to normal. Most injured are stable in hospital.
Authorities are working on DNA identification for victims; a magisterial inquiry is underway and compensation has been announced for families affected.