Rahul Gandhi’s convoy vehicles collide on way to court on UP expressway, Congress MP safe

Rahul Gandhi's convoy vehicles collide on UP expressway, Congress MP safe Several vehicles in Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's convoy collided on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh on Monday while he was travelling to Sultanpur for a court hearing. Gandhi was safe following the accident, while there was no immediate information on injuries or the extent of damage to the vehicles.Several vehicles reportedly collided on the Purvanchal Expressway while travelling in Rahul Gandhi's convoy towards Sultanpur on Monday. (Screengrab from the video/Sourced and File photo)The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha was on his way to appear before a special MP-MLA court in Sultanpur in connection with a 2018 defamation case.A purported video of the incident shows several vehicles involved in a collision on the expressway, with an ambulance appearing to have hit vehicles from behind. It was not immediately clear whether the ambulance was part of Gandhi's convoy.According to preliminary reports, a vehicle belonging to a Congress worker collided with the ambulance. Gandhi's vehicle was reportedly far ahead when the collision occurred.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More