An autorickshaw carrying several passengers overturned on a waterlogged road in Loni, Ghaziabad, after heavy rainfall [1, 2].
The incident highlights the recurring danger of urban flooding and poor drainage infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh during the monsoon season.
The vehicle was traveling in the Khanna Nagar area of Loni [1, 2]. According to reports, the accident occurred on the stretch of road located between the Banthla Flyover and the Delhi-Saharanpur Road [1, 2].
Heavy rain caused severe water-logging across the area, which obscured the road surface [1, 2]. This condition led the driver to lose control of the vehicle, causing it to flip over [1, 2].
Despite the vehicle being packed with passengers, no serious injuries were reported following the crash [1, 2]. Local witnesses and reports said that the passengers were able to exit the overturned vehicle safely.
The stretch between the Banthla Flyover and the Delhi-Saharanpur Road is a frequent transit point for commuters. The sudden accumulation of water turned the roadway into a hazard for small vehicles, particularly those with high centers of gravity like autorickshaws.
Local authorities have not yet released a formal statement regarding the maintenance of the drainage systems in Khanna Nagar. However, the event follows a pattern of weather-related transit disruptions in the region.
“An autorickshaw carrying several passengers overturned on a waterlogged road in Loni, Ghaziabad.”
This incident underscores the vulnerability of public transport in Ghaziabad when faced with extreme weather. The fact that a vehicle overturned due to water-logging suggests that road visibility and surface stability are compromised during rains, posing a systemic risk to commuters who rely on autorickshaws for last-mile connectivity.
