3 feared drowned as truck plunges into Ganga after breaking bridge railing in UP's Kannauj

Times of India Published Jul 12, 2026 Reviewed Jul 12, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors

At least three people are feared to have drowned and one person sustained injuries after a truck plunged into the Ganga river in Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday.

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KANNAUJ: At least three people are feared to have drowned, while one person sustained injuries after a truck plunged into the Ganga river after breaking through the railing of a bridge in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj district on Sunday, officials said.The accident occurred while the truck was crossing the bridge.Police, along with local administration officials and disaster response teams, rushed to the spot soon after receiving information about the incident.A search and rescue operation was launched immediately to locate the missing occupants.Rescue teams are continuing efforts to trace the people feared to have drowned.Officials said the exact cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained.A detailed investigation has been initiated, and further information is awaited as the rescue operation continues.(With agency inputs)You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kanpur | Silver Rate in Kanpur | Bank Holidays in Kanpur | Public Holidays in Kanpur | Kanpur AQI | Weather in Kanpur | Petrol Price in Kanpur | Diesel Price in Kanpur | CNG Price in Kanpur | LPG Price in KanpurStay updated with the latest Kanpur news.

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