Fog Causes Collision In Noida; 1 Dead, 14 Injured

It affected traffic movement in Delhi…

New Delhi: On Tuesday morning, 20 December 2022, one person died and 14 others were injured when a bus with 60 passengers overturned on the Delhi-Jhansi expressway, reportedly due to dense fog that enveloped several parts of India.

The accident took place near Galgotia University on the Eastern Peripheral Highway stretch between Agra and Noida. The bus crashed into a container that had stopped suddenly. The highway reportedly had visibility of less than 50 metres due to the thick layer of fog.

Police reached the spot soon after the accident and started a rescue operation. Those injured in the accident were immediately rushed to the hospital, where one passenger died during treatment.

In the aftermath of the accident, questions have been raised on the administration's measures to prevent such incidents. The absence of reflective road signs is being cited as one of the reasons for drivers failing to control vehicles in foggy conditions.

The blanket of fog affected traffic movement in Delhi as well and prompted airport authorities to launch a low visibility action plan.

A video shot by a traveller before boarding a plane shows very poor visibility.

The Delhi Airport, in a morning tweet, cautioned passengers while assuring that flight operations have not been affected yet. "Low Visibility Procedures are in progress at Delhi Airport.

All flight operations are normal now. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated information regarding flight," the tweet read.