Varanasi: Two people were killed and seven others injured after two cars collided on Purvanchal Expressway near Badhauli village in Sultanpur district on Saturday evening.
The deceased were identified as Shyam Bihari Singh (62), a resident of West Champaran, and Ajay Kumar Gupta (40), from Siwan district in Bihar.
One of the cars entered the wrong lane, leading to the collision in Dostpur police station area, according to reports.
Kanhaiya (30) and Ashok Kumar Yadav (32), both from Bettiah in Bihar, sustained serious injuries. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Varanasi | Silver Rate in Varanasi | Bank Holidays in Varanasi | Public Holidays in Varanasi | Varanasi AQI | Weather in Varanasi | Petrol Price in Varanasi | Diesel Price in Varanasi | CNG Price in Varanasi | LPG Price in Varanasi Stay updated with the latest Varanasi news.
CO Kadipur Vinay Gautam said a case will be registered after a formal complaint is received. Seven people were injured in the crash. They were referred from the CHC in Dostpur to the district hospital in Ambedkar Nagar. Personnel from the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) reached the spot and removed the damaged vehicles to restore traffic movement. Download the TOI App.