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Dense Fog Triggers Deadly Yamuna Expressway Pile‑Up as DelhiNCR Visibility Plunges

Dense fog—worsened by a cold wave plus toxic air—has slashed visibility across DelhiNCR, prompting fresh driving warnings.

Overview

  • On Tuesday morning, near‑zero visibility on the AgraNoida stretch led to a collision involving eight buses and three cars, igniting a fire, with India Today reporting at least four fatalities.
  • A separate chain‑reaction crash on the DelhiMumbai Expressway near Raniyala involved more than 15 vehicles, according to Hindustan Times.
  • Dense fog alerts persist across Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad as early‑morning temperatures hover near 6°C and elevated PM2.5/PM10 further degrade visibility.
  • Driving advisories urge slower speeds, larger following distances, no overtaking, and the use of low‑beam headlights or fog lamps instead of high beams.
  • Safety guidance also recommends using defoggers, following lane markings rather than other vehicles, stopping at safe locations if visibility becomes perilous, and checking conditions before travel.