Archive · 10 Aug 2026
Pilgrim killed, 30 injured as pickup overturns in Kaushambi
A group of people were riding in a small pickup truck to visit a holy temple called Maa Sheetla Dham for a sacred bath.
The truck was carrying 36 people, which was more than it should carry.
On the way, the truck flipped over on a big highway called NH-19.
The driver tried to pass a bus and lost control of the truck.
Sadly, an 18-year-old man named Ram Sharan died in the accident.
Many other people were hurt in the crash.
Ambulances took the injured people to the district hospital.
Six people with the most serious injuries were moved to another hospital in Prayagraj.
Police think the truck was going too fast, which caused the crash.
The district's top officials came to the hospital to check on the injured.
A pickup vehicle carrying 36 pilgrims overturned on NH-19 in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district, killing one pilgrim and injuring 30 others.
The accident occurred around 11 am when the driver attempted to overtake a bus and lost control, according to police.
The deceased was identified as 18-year-old Ram Sharan, a resident of Nizampur Puraini village.
Six seriously injured pilgrims were referred to SRN Hospital in Prayagraj for further treatment.
Police said a preliminary investigation indicated the overloaded pickup vehicle was speeding when it overturned.
- Who
- 36 pilgrims from Nizampur Puraini village, including the driver; the deceased was 18-year-old Ram Sharan
- What
- A speeding, overloaded pickup vehicle carrying pilgrims overturned on NH-19, killing one and injuring 30
- When
- Monday, August 10, at around 11 am
- Where
- Near Kasia village on NH-19 in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- The driver lost control while attempting to overtake a bus at speed; the vehicle was overloaded
- Deaths
- 1
- Injured
- 30
- Occupants
- 36 pilgrims
- Location
- NH-19 near Kasia village, Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh
- Deceased
- Ram Sharan, 18, of Nizampur Puraini village
- Destination
- Maa Sheetla Dham, Kada, for a holy dip and darshan
- Probable cause
- Speeding, overloaded vehicle; overtaking attempt
- Treatment
- District hospital in Kaushambi; 6 serious cases referred to SRN Hospital, Prayagraj