Convoy Accident in Sultanpur Leaves Congress Workers Injured

Rahul Gandhi's convoy was involved in a collision on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur on Monday. Five vehicles in the convoy reportedly collided after one of the drivers applied the brakes abruptly. The incident occurred as Gandhi was traveling to Sultanpur to appear in a special MP-MLA court for a defamation case. While several Congress workers and security personnel were injured, Gandhi remained unharmed. The Sultanpur Superintendent of Police confirmed that four private vehicles belonging to Congress leaders, which were following the convoy from Lucknow, were involved in the collision. After a brief halt, the vehicles resumed their journey towards Sultanpur, where Gandhi was to appear in court. The incident highlights the challenges of travel for high-profile political figures.

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Reporting: Indian Express

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