A very tragic incident unfolded on early Friday morning in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district. Eight members of a family, including a 24-year-old groom, lost their lives, two others sustained critical injuries.

This comes after a Bolero SUV crashed into a boundary wall in Sambhal. The accident occurred around 6:30 am in Jewanai village under the Gunnaur police jurisdiction.

Wedding Journey Turns Fatal

The victims were en route to a wedding ceremony in Sirsoul village in Budaun district. They were travelling from Har Govindpur village in Sambhal when the vehicle lost control near Janata Inter College.

According to police, the SUV, which was carrying ten family members, was speeding when the driver failed to navigate a turn, leading to a violent collision with the college wall before the vehicle overturned.

Overcrowded Vehicle Adds to Tragedy

According to reports the Bolero SUV was reportedly overcrowded, carrying more passengers than its standard capacity. The impact of the crash was so intense that five individuals died on the spot. Three others, who were rescued and taken to a nearby government hospital, succumbed to their injuries during treatment. The remaining two passengers are in critical condition. Both have been referred to a higher medical facility in Aligarh.

The deceased have been identified as Suraj (24), the groom; Asha (26), his sister-in-law; Aishwarya (2), Asha’s daughter; Vishnu (6), son of Manoj; and the groom’s aunt. Three other minors, including two who are yet to be formally identified, also died in the accident.

Police Launch Investigation, Locals Help in Rescue

Additional Superintendent of Police (South), Anukriti Sharma, who visited the site, confirmed that the SUV was at high speed. “The vehicle lost control and crashed into the college wall before overturning. Local residents and emergency services responded quickly to rescue the victims,” she said.

“The impact was so severe that the SUV overturned after hitting the wall. Local residents and police teams rushed to the spot to pull out the victims,” she said.

Visuals from the crash site show the mangled remains of the SUV and debris scattered on the road. An official investigation has been initiated to determine the exact cause of the accident.