An accident involving vehicles in the convoy of Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, occurred on the Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Several vehicles travelling behind the convoy reportedly collided with each other. Rahul Gandhi was reported to be safe, and no casualties were reported.
How Did the Accident Happen?
According to initial reports, the accident took place near the 89.5-km milestone on the expressway, close to Haliyapur. Vehicles travelling at high speed behind Rahul Gandhi’s convoy reportedly crashed into one another, creating confusion at the spot.Further details about the exact cause of the accident and whether anyone sustained injuries were awaited.
Rahul Gandhi Was Travelling to Attend Court Hearing
Rahul Gandhi had reportedly left his residence in Delhi at around 7 am for Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He was scheduled to appear before the Special MP/MLA Court in connection with a criminal defamation case filed in 2018.
The accident occurred while he was travelling to attend the court proceedings.