Dense Fog Triggers Fiery Pile-Up on Delhi–Agra Expressway, 13 Dead, Many Injured

A major crash on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh killed 13 people and injured around 25 others. Several buses and cars caught fire after colliding in dense fog, and emergency teams are still on site.

The collision happened in the early hours of Tuesday on the Agra-Noida carriageway of the Yamuna Expressway, in Mathura district. Police said the wreckage led to fears of more casualties as burnt vehicles were searched.

Delhi-Agra Expressway crash: rescue work and medical response

Fire tenders, ambulances and police teams reached the stretch soon after the pile-up was reported. Firefighters worked around burning buses and cars, while rescue workers pulled survivors out and moved the injured to hospitals in Mathura and neighbouring districts.

#WATCH | Mathura, UP | Rescue operations underway as several buses catch fire on the Delhi-Agra Expressway. Casualties feared. Further details awaited. pic.twitter.com/k8LdYmBOC1

— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2025

#WATCH | Mathura, UP | SP Mathura Rural, Suresh Chandra Rawat says, "... The accident took place at Milestone 127 on the Agra-Noida lane of the expressway. There was a collision of three cars, after which seven buses collided with them, of which 1 is a roadway bus, and the other… https://t.co/fcMTyQjWBk pic.twitter.com/0J825j32SN

— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2025

Around 25 people were admitted with injuries, as per officials, and several remain in critical condition. Doctors are monitoring patients through the day, while authorities are cross-checking passenger lists from the damaged buses and cars.

Delhi-Agra Expressway crash: scene at the spot and vehicle damage

Witness accounts described panic as flames spread from one vehicle to another on the Yamuna Expressway. Vehicles reportedly caught fire almost immediately after impact, leaving passengers trapped inside and prompting desperate attempts to escape in low visibility.

The accident took place around 2 am, when visibility was poor due to thick fog. According to police, six buses and two cars crashed in quick succession, giving drivers almost no time to brake or change lanes safely.

Delhi-Agra Expressway crash: traffic disruption and investigation

Traffic on the affected section of the Delhi-Agra Expressway remained blocked for several hours. Teams cleared debris and removed damaged vehicles so the road could reopen, while a formal enquiry began to piece together the chain of events.

Officials are focusing on the role of dense fog and driving speed on the Yamuna Expressway.