Dense Fog Leads to Massive Multi-Vehicle Pile-Ups on Haryana Highways, Several Injured

Dense Fog Leads To Massive Pile-Up On Haryana Highway, Many Drivers Injured

A thick blanket of dense fog engulfed large parts of Haryana and the Delhi-NCR region early Sunday morning, leading to multiple massive pile-ups on major highways and injuring several motorists in chain-reaction collisions. The incidents have once again highlighted the dangers of winter driving amid low visibility and hazardous road conditions.

Near-Zero Visibility Causes Chaos on Highways

Dense fog significantly reduced visibility across key traffic routes in Haryana’s Rohtak, Hisar, Rewari, and surrounding districts on Sunday morning, leading to a series of serious collisions. According to local police reports, thick fog shrouded major stretches of National Highways, making it nearly impossible for drivers to see vehicles ahead — triggering a chain reaction of crashes.

At around 8 a.m., in Rohtak’s Meham area, over 35–40 vehicles, primarily trucks, collided due to the low visibility, injuring many drivers and passengers. In Hisar, at the Dhiktana Moda stretch on National Highway 52, two state roadway buses collided with several cars and a motorcycle as the fog obstructed drivers’ views, contributing to a disastrous pile-up.

While hundreds of people were involved in the pile-ups, most escaped without serious injuries, though some were admitted to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Multiple Incidents Across the Region

In the district of Rewari, on National Highway 352, heavy fog also contributed to a violent collision involving three to four buses and other vehicles. Though few cases of serious injury have been officially confirmed, local authorities confirmed that several individuals were transported to nearby medical facilities for check-ups and treatment.

Parallel to these Haryana incidents, dense morning fog caused multi-vehicle pile-ups on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE) near Greater Noida, where emergency teams responded to collisions involving about a dozen vehicles. Even though no major casualties were immediately reported in that case, the incidents caused extensive traffic disruption for hours.

Harsh Winter, Cold Wave Worsens Road Risks

Meteorological officials say that a severe cold wave has gripped much of northern India, including Haryana, with temperatures dipping to as low as 4–6°C in several districts, and the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts warning motorists about hazardous driving conditions due to dense fog and low visibility.

The IMD has recommended that commuters keep headlights and fog lamps on, drive at lower speeds, and maintain safe distances between vehicles when travelling on fog-affected stretches. With the winter season intensifying, authorities stress extra caution on high-speed highways to prevent further accidents.

Safety Advisory: How Drivers Can Protect Themselves

Police and traffic officials across Haryana and Delhi-NCR have issued safety advisories urging motorists to follow these precautions:

Drive slowly and keep headlights on low beam to improve visibility.
Use fog lamps during early morning and night travel.
Maintain extra safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
Avoid sudden lane changes or braking without signaling.

Experts reiterate that many fog-related collisions occur because drivers cannot see obstacles or slowing vehicles in time, leading to rapid and uncontrolled pile-ups.

Authorities Respond: Emergency Services and Police Efforts

Following the accidents, emergency responders and highway patrol units rushed to the crash sites to assist victims and clear wreckage. Traffic police have also been deployed to manage snarled traffic and advise motorists on safer routes while conditions remain poor.

In Greater Noida, computerised cranes were used to remove damaged vehicles along expressways and restore normal flow, while police issued statements assuring ongoing investigations and improved on-road coordination.

Broader Concerns: Pollution and Visibility Hazards

The dense fog enveloping the region coincides with worsening air quality that frequently plagues northern India during winter months, especially in and around Delhi-NCR. Much of this atmospheric pollution further compounds visibility issues on highways — a dangerous combination for drivers at high speeds.