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Summary:
A speeding car struck pedestrians in Agra, India, on October 25, 2025, resulting in the death of five individuals and injuries to two others. The accident occurred near the Central Hindi Institute in the New Agra police station area. The driver has been arrested, and authorities are investigating the cause, including the possibility of drunk or reckless driving. The victims have been identified, and one was a parcel delivery agent.
News Article:
Five Dead, Two Injured in Agra Pedestrian Accident
Agra, Uttar Pradesh – October 25, 2025 – A tragic road accident in Agra claimed the lives of five people and left two others injured on Friday night, police have confirmed. A speeding car veered off course near Nagla Budhi, in the New Agra police station area, striking a group of pedestrians standing by the roadside.
According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Shesh Mani Upadhyay, the five critically injured individuals were rushed to Sarojini Naidu Medical College, where they were pronounced dead. The deceased have been identified as Babli (33), Bhanu Pratap (25), Kamal (23), Krishna (20), and Bantesh (21). Bhanu Pratap was reportedly employed as a parcel delivery agent.
Eyewitnesses reported that the car was traveling at high speed and struck a road divider before hitting the pedestrians. Rahul and Golu, the two injured victims, are currently receiving medical treatment.
Police have arrested the car’s driver and seized the vehicle. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident, with authorities looking into whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol or driving recklessly.
The incident has caused widespread shock and grief in the local community.