Ghaziabad: Car, Scooter Fall Into Massive Ditch as Road Caves In Near Atal Chowk After Heavy Rain (Watch)

A section of a prominent road caved in near Atal Chowk in the Vasundhara neighborhood of Ghaziabad following a spell of intense monsoon rainfall. The collapse created a deep ditch, swallowing a car and a scooter that were parked or traveling near the affected stretch. Local authorities and emergency response teams were dispatched to the site shortly after the incident occurred. The area has been cordoned off to ensure public safety and prevent further traffic from approaching the compromised structure. Delhi-NCR Rain Paralyses City: Waterlogging, Traffic Chaos and Trees Collapse as IMD Issues Red Alert (Watch Videos).

Initial assessments indicate that the underlying soil beneath the metalled road surface became severely eroded due to heavy water accumulation and inadequate drainage from the downpour, ultimately compromising the road’s stability. Ghaziabad Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Thursday, 09 July 2026: Expect Moderate Rain Showers, High of 32°C.

Vehicles Fall Into Ditch After Road Collapses in Vasundhara

VIDEO | Ghaziabad: A car and a scooter fell into a ditch as road caved in near Atal Chowk in Vasundhara following heavy rainfall.#GhaziabadRains

(Source: Third Party)

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Local civic bodies and public works officials have reached the spot to assess the structural damage and initiate preliminary restoration work. Motorists traveling through the Vasundhara area are advised to take alternative routes as traffic diversions remain active around Atal Chowk.

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