Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Kanwar Yatra Devotee Killed, Five Injured in Meerut Truck Crash
A group of religious pilgrims was traveling in a pickup truck in Meerut.
They were returning from Haridwar to Etah after collecting kanwars.
On Saturday night, another truck hit the side of their vehicle.
One person, Chandrapal, died.
Five other people were hurt.
Several injured people were taken to Lala Lajpat Rai Medical College in Meerut.
One injured person was taken to Etah for treatment.
Police arrested the truck driver and sent the body for a post-mortem examination.
A truck hit the side of a pickup carrying Kanwar Yatra devotees in Meerut on Saturday night.
Chandrapal, 42, from Sainakala, died in the crash.
Five people were injured, including Vishal, Ranjana Devi, Sundarlal, Atul Kumar and Avnish.
The group of about 20 people had been returning from Haridwar to Etah.
Police arrested the truck driver, while the injured were taken to hospitals in Meerut and Etah.
- Who
- A group of about 20 Kanwar Yatra devotees from Sainakala village; Chandrapal died and five others were injured.
- What
- A truck sideswiped a pickup vehicle carrying the devotees, killing one person and injuring five.
- When
- Saturday night.
- Where
- Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, while the group was traveling toward Etah.
- Why
- The articles state that the truck hit the side of the pickup but do not give a further cause.
- Death toll
- One person, Chandrapal, 42, was killed.
- Injuries
- Five people sustained injuries; four were described as seriously injured.
- Travel route
- The devotees were returning from Haridwar to Etah.
- Group size
- The group included around 20 people from Sainakala village.
- Police action
- The truck driver was arrested.
- Medical care
- Most injured people were admitted to Lala Lajpat Rai Medical College in Meerut; one was treated in Etah.
- Investigation procedure
- The deceased person's body was sent for a post-mortem examination.