Tragic Car Accident Claims Six Lives, Including Four Girls, in Firozabad District, Uttar Pradesh

A fatal car accident in Chhatanpur village, located within the Nasirpur police station area of Shikohabad, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including four young girls from the same family. According to reports, the incident occurred on a Sunday night when a speeding car reportedly lost its way and struck pedestrians.

Incident Details and Casualties

According to police investigations, the vehicle occupants were traveling from Delhi to Firozabad to attend a wedding when they mistakenly took the wrong exit at the Nasirpur cut on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway. While driving towards Shikohabad near Chhatanpur village, the car first hit two teenagers. The driver reportedly panicked and attempted to flee, subsequently striking a mother and daughter near Mehrabad. When locals attempted to intercept the vehicle, the driver turned back towards Nasirpur, eventually crashing into a tractor-trolley after plowing through a crowd of people.

The collision resulted in the immediate and subsequent deaths of several individuals. Among the victims were three biological sisters—Akanksha (15), Anjali (14), and Gunnu (10)—along with their cousin Babli (17), and a villager named Harish. Gunnu initially sustained critical injuries and succumbed to them later in the hospital. Additionally, Gulfam, one of the car occupants, also died in the crash, while three other passengers sustained serious injuries and were reported to be battling for their lives. In a related tragedy, Harish's father, who was undergoing cancer treatment in Lucknow, reportedly passed away upon hearing the news of his young son's death.

Cremation and Official Response

On Monday morning, following post-mortem examinations, the bodies of the four girls were brought to the village, plunging the area into mourning. The four young girls and Harish were cremated amidst a somber and grieving atmosphere.

Local authorities and political figures visited the affected families to offer condolences. The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Sirsaganj announced financial assistance of 5 lakh rupees for the affected families and assured the provision of a permanent house under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Police forces from multiple stations were deployed to maintain peace and order in the village, and officials reported that the situation remained peaceful.