UP: 3 killed, 1 injured in truck-dumper collision on Hardoi–Unnao road

The impact of the collision triggered an explosion, and both vehicles were engulfed in flames. The blaze reportedly came under control after nearly three hours

Published on: Aug 20, 2025, 11:41:33 IST

By Haidar Naqvi

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Kanpur: Three people were killed and another person was injured after a chemical-laden truck and a dumper collided head-on near the Murray Company turn on the Hardoi–Unnao road in Uttar Pradesh early on Wednesday.

“The charred bodies were recovered after breaking open the cabin doors and sent for postmortem. (Representative photo)

“The charred bodies were recovered after breaking open the cabin doors and sent for postmortem. Both vehicles have been removed from the site,” superintendent of police (SP) Unnao, Deepak Bhuker, said.

The impact of the collision triggered an explosion, and both vehicles were engulfed in flames. The blaze reportedly came under control after nearly three hours, an officer said.

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Locals said the drivers of the two vehicles and a cleaner were trapped inside their cabins when the fire spread rapidly. Despite efforts, the three men could not be rescued and were stuck for nearly half an hour.

According to the police, Pawan Yadav was driving the dumper, while Mahipal, a resident of Muzaffarnagar, was driving the truck. Two cleaners, Sumit and Sonu, were seated in the truck’s passenger seat. Sonu jumped out of the window and managed to escape, sustaining injuries to his leg. He was admitted to the district hospital.

The accident led to a traffic snarl, with vehicles stranded on both sides of the road. Traffic movement was restored by around 6 am.

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Haidar Naqvi
Haidar Naqvi is an Assistant Editor with the Hindustan Times in Kanpur and has been with the newspaper since May 1997, after beginning his journalism career with The Times of India. Over more than three decades, he has reported on terrorism, internal security, politics, governance and public affairs, with a particular focus on the changing nature of extremist movements in India.From 2008 to 2011, Haidar was part of the Hindustan Times National Reporting Team, contributing to coverage of some of the country's most significant security stories. He was among the reporters who covered the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks as they unfolded and continued reporting on the investigation that exposed the conspiracy behind them.His reporting has followed the rise and evolution of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), the Indian Mujahideen and India's counter-terrorism response, alongside extensive coverage of organised crime and the underworld. He has also reported on Indian Mujahideen serial blasts, the Maoist insurgency, communal riots, parliamentary and assembly elections, and major political developments. Over the years, he has interviewed political leaders, senior police officers, intelligence officials and policymakers, while reporting from communities affected by violence, conflict and public policy.Beyond national security, Haidar has covered politics, minority affairs, governance, wildlife and human-interest stories across Central Uttar Pradesh and Bundelkhand. A recipient of the coveted Hindustan Times' Star Award, he brings historical perspective, field experience and institutional knowledge to reporting on the intersection of security, governance and society.Read More

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