Accident Involving Rahul Gandhi’s Convoy; Several Injured

In the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, five vehicles at the rear of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s convoy collided with an ambulance. Several party workers and security personnel were injured in the incident, which occurred on the Purvanchal Expressway. Reports indicate that Rahul Gandhi himself remains safe.

The accident took place on Monday (October 26) in the Haliyapur area, while the convoy was traveling from Lucknow to Sultanpur—a location approximately 100 kilometers from Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. According to an NDTV report, the incident occurred about 35 kilometers before the intended destination, following the convoy's departure from the airport.

The report states that a Scorpio SUV, part of the convoy, collided with an ambulance traveling in the high-speed lane of the expressway, leaving the SUV severely damaged. CCTV footage capturing the moment of the collision has also been noted in reports.

Rahul Gandhi Was En Route to Court for a Defamation Case

Rahul Gandhi was traveling to Sultanpur to appear in court in connection with a defamation case filed over remarks he made regarding former BJP president Amit Shah. The case is currently being heard in a special MP-MLA court in Uttar Pradesh.

The case was filed by local BJP leader Vijay Mishra, based on comments made by Rahul Gandhi during the 2018 Karnataka Assembly election campaign. Reports indicate that a verdict in the case was scheduled to be delivered on Monday.

The original reports do not provide further details regarding the condition of those injured or the subsequent progress of the convoy following the accident.