Jalaun, May 7, 2025 — A tragic road accident in Uttar Pradesh’s Jalaun district claimed the lives of five members of a single family early Wednesday morning when a car collided with a truck on the Bundelkhand Expressway. According to police officials, the accident occurred near Girthan village under the Et area at around 5 AM.
The victims, residents of Motipur in Bahraich district, were reportedly on their way to Jhansi when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The car broke through the road divider and crashed head-on into an oncoming truck. The impact was so severe that the car was completely mangled.
Police confirmed that 42-year-old Brijesh, his wife Preeti (40), their son Ashutosh (13), a relative named Sangeeta (33), and Brijesh’s three-month-old daughter died on the spot. Two other passengers, identified as Manvi and Nanda, sustained critical injuries and were rushed to the medical college in Orai for treatment.
Authorities stated that the victims' bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination and their family members have been informed. Preliminary investigations suggest that the accident may have occurred due to the driver dozing off at the wheel. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact cause of the crash.
