News for 'road accidents'

Delhi Police Arrest Truck Driver In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case

Delhi Police Arrest Truck Driver In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a truck driver in connection with a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the deaths of two cousins returning home from an IPL match. The accused, identified as Tuntun alias Titu, was apprehended in Bihar after an investigation involving CCTV footage and technical surveillance.

Delhi biker's death: Unbarricaded 15-ft pit left open on busy road

Delhi biker's death: Unbarricaded 15-ft pit left open on busy road

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

A 25-year-old man died after falling into an unprotected pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board in Janakpuri, Delhi. Police have registered a case of culpable homicide against the contractor and officials of the Delhi Jal Board.

Govt Plans Car-To-Car Alerts To Prevent Crashes

Govt Plans Car-To-Car Alerts To Prevent Crashes

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

'We hope we will be able to at least end crashes that involve collisions with stationary vehicles as there will be an automatic warning.'

Former Windies pacer Moseley dies in road accident

Former Windies pacer Moseley dies in road accident

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Ezra Moseley featured in two Tests against England in 1990 and also played nine ODIS between 1990 and 1991. He went to the rebel tour of South Africa back in 1982-83 and was banned.

Think Your Car Insurance Covers Everything? These 6 Situations Might Shock You

Think Your Car Insurance Covers Everything? These 6 Situations Might Shock You

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Most owners assume car insurance covers everything, but hidden exclusions can lead to claim rejections and unexpected financial shocks.

Delhi building collapse toll rises to 6; two MCD engineers suspened

Delhi building collapse toll rises to 6; two MCD engineers suspened

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A three-storey commercial building collapsed near Saket Metro station in south Delhi, resulting in four fatalities. Rescue operations have concluded, and an inquiry into the cause of the collapse has been initiated.

Tragedy In UP: Woman, Daughter Killed By Train

Tragedy In UP: Woman, Daughter Killed By Train

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A woman and her three-year-old daughter died after being hit by a train in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. Her son was critically injured in the incident.

Retired colonel attacked by 6 with beer bottles in Gurugram road rage

Retired colonel attacked by 6 with beer bottles in Gurugram road rage

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

A retired Army colonel was allegedly attacked with beer bottles by six youths in Gurugram after a minor car accident. Five suspects have been arrested after the victim reported the incident and alleged police apathy on social media.

Bus and Lorry Collision in Karnataka Leaves Nine Injured

Bus and Lorry Collision in Karnataka Leaves Nine Injured

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A bus and lorry collided near Gurupura in Karnataka, resulting in injuries to nine people. The accident is suspected to be due to the lorry driver's negligence, and an investigation is underway.

19-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by DTC Bus in Azadpur, Delhi

19-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by DTC Bus in Azadpur, Delhi

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

A 19-year-old man died after being struck by a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus in the Azadpur area of northwest Delhi. The driver fled the scene, and police are investigating the incident.

Two Injured After Tractor-Trolley Collides with Auto-Rickshaw in Madhya Pradesh

Two Injured After Tractor-Trolley Collides with Auto-Rickshaw in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A tractor-trolley collided with a three-wheeler in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, injuring two people, one critically. The tractor driver fled the scene, and the incident follows a recent death of a forest guard by a vehicle involved in illegal sand mining.

Car Plunge in Shimla Claims Lives of Two Tourists

Car Plunge in Shimla Claims Lives of Two Tourists

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Two tourists from Chandigarh died after their car plunged into a gorge near Summer Hill in Shimla. The driver reportedly lost control while reversing, leading to the fatal accident.

KCR's daughter Kavitha launches new political party, calls father 'soulless'

KCR's daughter Kavitha launches new political party, calls father 'soulless'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

K Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao, has launched a new political party, Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS), after her suspension from the BRS, marking a new chapter in Telangana politics.

Teen Driver Kills Cyclist in Thane Hit-and-Run

Teen Driver Kills Cyclist in Thane Hit-and-Run

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A 42-year-old businessman was killed in Thane after being hit by a speeding car allegedly driven by a 17-year-old boy. The incident occurred on an incomplete stretch of the Kalyan Ring Road, prompting calls for improved road safety measures.

Deadly Truck Collision in Madhya Pradesh Leaves Four Dead, Several Injured

Deadly Truck Collision in Madhya Pradesh Leaves Four Dead, Several Injured

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A truck accident in Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of four people and injuries to five others after the truck collided with a motorcycle and an SUV.

Fadnavis unveils 'missing link' on Mumbai-Pune Expressway amid massive jams

Fadnavis unveils 'missing link' on Mumbai-Pune Expressway amid massive jams

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Maharashtra's Chief Minister inaugurated the 'Missing Link' project on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, designed to bypass a steep mountain pass, reduce travel time, and boost economic activity.

Mumbai-Pune E-way 'missing link' operational, travel time cut by up to 30 min

Mumbai-Pune E-way 'missing link' operational, travel time cut by up to 30 min

Rediff.com2 May 2026

The Mumbai-Pune Expressway missing link is now fully operational, reducing travel time between the two cities. The Mumbai-bound carriageway opened after a delay due to dismantling of inauguration infrastructure and cleaning work. The project, dubbed an 'engineering marvel', includes tunnels, viaducts and a cable-stayed bridge.

Merchant Navy Sailor Killed in Hit-and-Run on Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

Merchant Navy Sailor Killed in Hit-and-Run on Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A 24-year-old Merchant Navy sailor died after being struck by an unidentified vehicle on the Delhi-Dehradun expressway while on leave. His mother was seriously injured in the incident.

Alonso injured while cycling in road accident

Alonso injured while cycling in road accident

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Could miss start of F1 season.

Bus Crash in Chhindwara: 10 Killed, Many Injured

Bus Crash in Chhindwara: 10 Killed, Many Injured

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A collision between a bus and a pick-up vehicle in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of ten people and injuries to over twenty others. The bus was returning from a public function when the accident occurred near Simaria on Nagpur road.

No toll plaza queues anywhere in India by yearend, says Gadkari

No toll plaza queues anywhere in India by yearend, says Gadkari

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

'Within six months I expect petrol, diesel, and electric vehicles (EVs) to reach cost parity,' says Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.

Tribunal Awards 7.76 Lakh to Man Injured While Praying

Tribunal Awards 7.76 Lakh to Man Injured While Praying

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded 7.76 lakh in compensation to a man who suffered permanent disability after being injured in a roadside accident in 2015. The tribunal rejected the insurer's claims of contributory negligence and breach of policy conditions.

Pvt-funded highway construction model highest priority: Gadkari

Pvt-funded highway construction model highest priority: Gadkari

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

On the back of an aggressive asset monetisation push, the government will press the throttle on the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model - under which private developers fund highway construction - for future highway development, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said.

Agniveer returning home on leave found dead in Rajasthan

Agniveer returning home on leave found dead in Rajasthan

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

The body of a 22-year-old Agniveer, Pushpendra Singh, was found near his village in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district. Police suspect a road accident.

Driver Arrested in Thane Van Crash That Killed 11; Authorities Warn Against Unauthorised Travel

Driver Arrested in Thane Van Crash That Killed 11; Authorities Warn Against Unauthorised Travel

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Police in Thane have arrested the driver of a cement mixer truck involved in a collision with an overcrowded van, resulting in 11 fatalities. Authorities are urging the public to avoid travelling in unauthorised vehicles.

Congress MP's Car Rams into CNG Truck Near Nagpur

Congress MP's Car Rams into CNG Truck Near Nagpur

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Bhandara-Gondiya MP Prashant Padole escaped serious injury after his SUV collided with a CNG truck near Nagpur. The incident occurred early Monday morning while Padole was en route to the airport to attend Parliament.

11 tourists killed in road accident in Kashmir

11 tourists killed in road accident in Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Oct 2009

Eleven tourists, including two children, were killed in a road accident when the vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge on the Zojila pass near a popular north Kashmir health resort in Sonamarg on Sunday evening.

Andhra woman injects ex-lover's wife with HIV, arrested

Andhra woman injects ex-lover's wife with HIV, arrested

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Police in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, have arrested four individuals, including a woman, for allegedly injecting a doctor with HIV-infected blood. The attack is believed to be motivated by jealousy, as the doctor is the wife of the woman's former lover.

Deadly storms claim 31 lives in UP; houses damaged, trees uprooted

Deadly storms claim 31 lives in UP; houses damaged, trees uprooted

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Severe storms and heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi and Budaun districts have resulted in 11 fatalities and widespread damage, disrupting rescue operations due to network outages.

9 killed, 23 injured as bus falls off road in Andhra

9 killed, 23 injured as bus falls off road in Andhra

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

They said the bus, which was headed to neighbouring Telangana from Chittoor, was carrying 37 people, including the driver and the cleaner. Six of them are safe.

Delhi Cop Arrested After SUV Kills Woman Labourer

Delhi Cop Arrested After SUV Kills Woman Labourer

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A Delhi Police sub-inspector has been arrested after his SUV allegedly struck and killed a woman labourer at a road construction site in Punjabi Bagh. The officer has been charged with rash driving and causing death by negligence.

400-tonne crane topples at Mumbai metro site; traffic hit

400-tonne crane topples at Mumbai metro site; traffic hit

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A crane collapse at a Mumbai Metro construction site in BKC caused significant traffic disruptions, prompting swift action from MMRDA to restore normalcy and investigate the cause of the accident.

Drunk Driver Rams Taxi In Delhi, Leaving Driver Critical

Drunk Driver Rams Taxi In Delhi, Leaving Driver Critical

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A taxi driver in Delhi is critically injured after a drunk driver in an SUV rammed into his stationary vehicle. The SUV driver has been arrested and is facing legal action.

Deadly Storms Claim Lives In Uttar Pradesh

Deadly Storms Claim Lives In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com13 May 2026

At least 21 people have died in Uttar Pradesh after severe storms and heavy rains caused widespread damage across several districts, including Bhadohi, Budaun, Fatehpur, and Sonbhadra.

Deadly Bus Collision in Chhindwara Claims 10 Lives

Deadly Bus Collision in Chhindwara Claims 10 Lives

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A head-on collision between a bus and a pick-up vehicle in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in 10 fatalities and 31 injuries. The bus was returning from a public function attended by the chief minister.

10 Killed, Dozens Injured in Madhya Pradesh Bus Crash

10 Killed, Dozens Injured in Madhya Pradesh Bus Crash

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A head-on collision between a bus and a pick-up vehicle in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of 10 people and injuries to 31 others. The bus was returning from a public function when the accident occurred near Simaria on Nagpur road.

Motorcycle Crash in Palamu Claims Two Lives

Motorcycle Crash in Palamu Claims Two Lives

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Two people died and two others were injured in a head-on collision between two motorcycles in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. The accident occurred in Karihar village, and speeding is believed to be a contributing factor.

National cycling coach Ruma Chatterjee dies in road accident

National cycling coach Ruma Chatterjee dies in road accident

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Former India cyclist and current National coach Ruma Chatterjee died in a road accident in the wee hours of Tuesday after being hit by a speeding vehicle on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway.

Grieving Mother Turns Detective, Forces Reopening of Son's Hit-and-Run Case

Grieving Mother Turns Detective, Forces Reopening of Son's Hit-and-Run Case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A Dehradun woman, Lalita Chaudhary, whose son died in a hit-and-run accident, successfully tracked down the accused driver after police closed the case due to lack of evidence. Her persistence and evidence gathering led to the reopening of the case.

Unidentified Vehicle Kills Man in Kushinagar Hit-and-Run

Unidentified Vehicle Kills Man in Kushinagar Hit-and-Run

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A 31-year-old man died after being struck by an unidentified vehicle in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the hit-and-run incident.