Hathras, November 9: At least two people died after eight vehicles┬аcrashed into┬аeach other due to fog at┬аYamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh. The major road accident happened near Hathras around 7 am today. While two people died on the spot, several others were injured in the mishap. Pictures from the spot showed heavily damaged and crushed vehicles which were removed from the road using cranes.┬аMadhya Pradesh Road Accident: Car Collides With Dumper Truck in Satna, 7 of Family Killed.

"Seven-eight vehicles collided around 7:15 am today. Two people died on the spot, while some injured are being treated at a hospital," Hathras Superintendent of Police Vinit Jaiswal told news agency ANI. Yamuna Expressway┬аconnects international tourist destinations of Delhi and Agra. On the 6-lane expressway, vehicles are usually plying at a high speed.┬аDelhi Air Pollution: AQI Slips to 'Severe' Category in Several Areas of National Capital, Air Quality Deteriorates Due to Heavy Smog, View Pics.

Fog Leads to Accident at Yamuna Expressway:

Visibility drops┬аduring the wee hours due to fog in winters and rising air pollution. The low visibility often leads to road accidents. In winters, Delhi and its surrounding areas witness smog as smoke from vehicles and stubble burning mixes with fog. Smog reduces visibility.

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