Several vehicles in Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s convoy were involved in a collision on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, October 26, while he was travelling to Sultanpur for a court hearing. Gandhi was safe following the incident and subsequently reached the court to appear in connection with a 2018 defamation case.
According to a report by Hindustan Times, the collision occurred while the convoy was travelling towards Sultanpur. There was no immediate official information about the number of people injured, if any, or the extent of damage caused to the vehicles.
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, was on his way to attend proceedings before a special MP-MLA court. A Congress worker confirmed that he had reached the court after the accident, bringing relief to party supporters concerned about his safety.
What happened on the Purvanchal Expressway?
A video of the incident showed several vehicles involved in a collision on the expressway. An ambulance could also be seen apparently hitting vehicles from behind. However, it was not immediately clear whether the ambulance was officially part of Rahul Gandhi’s convoy.
Preliminary reports suggested that a vehicle belonging to a Congress worker collided with the ambulance. Gandhi’s own vehicle was reportedly much further ahead when the incident occurred.
The exact sequence of events leading to the collision remained unclear, and further details about the circumstances of the accident were awaited.
Rahul Gandhi’s Sultanpur court appearance
The Congress leader was travelling to Sultanpur to appear before a special MP-MLA court in connection with a defamation case dating back to 2018. The case is part of ongoing legal proceedings involving remarks that led to a complaint against him.
Despite the accident involving vehicles travelling with his convoy, Gandhi continued his journey and reached the court, according to the report.
The incident drew attention because of the presence of a high-profile political leader and the involvement of multiple vehicles on a major expressway in Uttar Pradesh.
Further details awaited
As of the latest available information in the report, authorities had not provided a complete account of the collision. Details regarding possible injuries, the number of vehicles involved and the cause of the accident were yet to be confirmed.
It was also unclear whether the ambulance was responding to an emergency or travelling as part of the convoy.
The incident highlights the potential risks associated with traffic movement involving multiple vehicles on busy expressways. Further information from local authorities and the police is expected to clarify how the collision occurred and whether any formal investigation will follow.
For now, the key development is that Rahul Gandhi remained safe and reached the Sultanpur court despite the collision involving vehicles travelling with his convoy.
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