4 killed, several injured as speeding car hits 'Teshu-Jhanjhi' immersion procession in Firozabad

FIROZABAD: Four people, including women and children, were killed and several others injured after a speeding car rammed into a group of villagers on their way to immerse Tesu-Jhenjhi idols in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad district.Firozabad district magistrate Santosh Kumar Sharma stated that the vehicle involved has been seized, and the driver, along with the other occupants, has been taken into custody."A road accident has occurred involving a car, resulting in four deaths and eight injuries. The victims were walking along the roadside in a group that included many women and children from a village when the accident took place. Arrangements are being made to ensure proper medical treatment for those injured. The vehicle involved has been seized, and the driver, along with the other occupants, has been taken into custody, " Santosh Kumar told news agency ANI."A thorough investigation into the causes of the incident will be conducted. Furthermore, we are reaching out to the Chief Minister's Office to request financial assistance for the families of the deceased. Regarding the cause, while it is a matter for investigation, preliminary reports suggest that the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol; the full picture will emerge once the investigation is complete. Most importantly, this is a deeply tragic incident, " Santosh Kumar added.The district administration is arranging specialised medical treatment for the injured and has approached the Chief Minister’s Office to seek financial assistance for the families of the deceased."The entire administration and the government stand with the bereaved families, and we are committed to providing all possible support, including medical care for the injured and other necessary follow-up actions," district magistrate Santosh Kumar Sharma said.Tesu-Jhenjhi is a traditional folk festival celebrated in parts of Uttar Pradesh like Agra, Mathura, Kanpur, Etawah, Orai, and Jhansi. (With agency inputs)You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in LucknowStay updated with the latest Lucknow news. Download the TOI App.