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16 Kumbh devotees killed, 28 injured in 4 road crashes

IndiaTimes Saturday, 15 February 2025 ()
At least 16 Maha Kumbh pilgrims have been killed and 28 injured in four road accidents across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. In one tragic incident, an SUV from Chhattisgarh collided with a bus near Prayagraj, resulting in the death of all 10 SUV occupants. Authorities have pledged assistance to the victims' families.
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