A serious road accident took place on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway near the Ghazipur MCD toll early this morning. On February 12, 2026, around 7:05 AM, a car collided with a truck. The impact was so strong that passengers got trapped inside the vehicle. The Delhi Fire Service and local police reached the spot immediately to carry out rescue operations.
What details are available about the rescue?
Laxmi Nagar Fire Station Officer R.S. Baghel stated that they received information about the crash near the MCD toll. By the time the fire team arrived, locals had already sent three people, including the driver and two children, to the hospital. The fire team then used tools to cut through the wreckage and rescued two passengers trapped inside. All five occupants of the car have been hospitalized.
Traffic Advisory and Police Action
The accident caused a significant traffic jam on the expressway. Police used cranes to remove the damaged car and the truck to clear the route for other vehicles. Authorities are investigating if the truck was parked illegally or if the car was overspeeding. Commuters were advised to use alternate routes like Apsara or Anand Vihar borders to avoid delays.
