CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Sultanpur. Several vehicles travelling behind Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s convoy collided with each other on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, October 26. The accident occurred when Rahul Gandhi was travelling from Lucknow to the MP-MLA Court in Sultanpur for a hearing in a defamation case. The relief was that Rahul Gandhi remained safe and his vehicle was not involved in the accident.
According to preliminary information, around 10:15 am, the driver of a private vehicle moving ahead in the convoy applied sudden brakes. After this, vehicles travelling behind it collided with each other. Police said four private vehicles of Congress leaders were involved in the accident. Some reports also said an ambulance had collided. After the accident, there was chaos on the expressway for some time.
Congress spokesperson Anshu Awasthi said Rahul Gandhi was completely safe and his vehicle was not affected by the accident. After the incident, the convoy set off again and Rahul Gandhi reached the court in Sultanpur. Initial reports had expressed apprehension that some people were injured, though police did not confirm any serious injuries.
Rahul Gandhi was going to appear in court in connection with a 2018 defamation case linked to alleged objectionable remarks against then BJP president Amit Shah. The complaint was filed by BJP leader Vijay Mishra. On Monday, the special MP-MLA court acquitted Rahul Gandhi of the charges in the case.
Uttar Pradesh Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to examine the causes of the accident. The investigation will review the convoy’s security arrangements, escort protocol and traffic management. Officials have also been instructed to find out whether there was negligence at any level in the accident.
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