Archive · 11 Jan 2026
UP Deputy CM Escapes Unhurt in Car Crash With Cow
On January 11, 2026, the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Keshav Prasad Maurya, had a close call when his car hit a stray cow on a busy road in Bareilly.
The accident happened at night when the cow suddenly appeared in front of the car.
The car was damaged, but luckily, no one in the car was hurt.
The cow had minor injuries and walked away.
After the accident, local officials were told to take better care of stray animals on the roads, especially when important people are traveling.
This accident has brought attention to the problem of stray animals on highways in Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya's car collided with a stray cow on Pilibhit Bypass Road in Bareilly.
The accident occurred at approximately 8:30 PM on January 11, 2026, near Bajrang Dhaba.
Maurya and former MLA Boharan Lal Maurya were unhurt, but the SUV sustained significant damage.
The cow had minor injuries and was able to walk away from the site.
Local officials have been instructed to take more rigorous steps to manage stray cattle on the bypass, particularly during VIP movements.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya and former MLA Boharan Lal Maurya
- What
- A car crash involving a stray cow
- When
- January 11, 2026, at approximately 8:30 PM
- Where
- Pilibhit Bypass Road near Bajrang Dhaba, Bareilly
- Why
- A stray cow wandered onto the high-speed bypass road, directly into the path of Maurya’s SUV
- Date
- January 11, 2026
- Time
- 8:30 PM
- Location
- Pilibhit Bypass Road, Bareilly
- Injuries
- Minor injuries to the cow, no human injuries
- Vehicle Damage
- Significant damage to the front bumper and bonnet of the SUV
- Occupants
- Keshav Prasad Maurya and former MLA Boharan Lal Maurya
- Action Taken
- Local officials instructed to manage stray cattle on the bypass
