Bulandshahr Accident: 8 Killed, 40 Injured In Truck-Tractor Collision

Updated: Monday, August 25, 2025, 7:23 [IST]

At least eight people have been killed and over 40 people are injured after a container collided with a tractor carrying devotees near Ghatal village on National Highway 34, in Bulandshahr's Arnia police station area on Monday.

The incident occurred around 2.15 am. Around 60-61 people were travelling in the tractor when the truck container hit the tractor.

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On Monday at around 2:15 am on National Highway 34 near Ghatal village in Bulandshahr, a container collided with a tractor carrying 60-61 devotees from Kasganj to Rajasthan, resulting in eight fatalities and 40+ injuries. The incident occurred in the Arnia police station area; the devotees were travelling to visit Jaharpir (Gogaji).

Bulandshahr Accident 8 Killed 40 Injured In Truck-Tractor Collision

Speaking to ANI, Bulandshahr SSP Dinesh Kumar Singh said, "An unfortunate incident has happened on NH 34, on the Aligarh border, around 2:15 tonight. Around 60-61 people were travelling in a tractor from Kasganj district to Rajasthan. A container coming from behind hit it at a high speed due to which the tractor overturned and a large number of people were injured... 8 people have died."

The SSP said that 45 people are currently undergoing treatment, with the condition of all except 3 being reported as fine. "Those three are on a ventilator right now... The tractor has been removed from the spot. The truck that caused the accident is in police custody..." he added.

The devotees were travelling from Kasganj to Gogamedi, Rajasthan, to visit Jaharpir (Gogaji).

The visuals shared by ANI show the extent of damage that the truck suffered in the incident. The investigation is on.