October 26, 2026 | Uttar Pradesh Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, was reportedly safe after several vehicles in his convoy were involved in a collision on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur district on Monday. The incident reportedly left several Congress workers and security personnel injured, prompting concern among party supporters and those travelling with the convoy.
The accident occurred near Haliyapur as Gandhi was travelling from Lucknow to Sultanpur to attend proceedings in a defamation case before a special MP-MLA court. Initial reports indicated that multiple vehicles towards the rear of the convoy were involved in the collision, with an ambulance also reportedly involved in the incident.
Rahul Gandhi Reportedly Safe After the Collision
According to initial accounts, the collision took place at approximately 10:15 am on October 26, along a stretch of the Purvanchal Expressway near Haliyapur. The incident involved several vehicles travelling as part of the convoy.
Rahul Gandhi was reported to be safe, and his vehicle was not initially reported to have been directly involved in the collision. He continued his journey towards Sultanpur to attend the scheduled court proceedings.
The exact sequence of events leading to the accident remained unclear in the initial reports. Some accounts indicated that several vehicles collided after a driver applied the brakes suddenly, while others described an incident involving an ambulance. Further confirmation is required to establish precisely how the collision occurred.
Congress Workers and Security Personnel Among the Injured
Several Congress workers, party office-bearers and security personnel were reportedly injured in the accident. However, the exact number of injured people and the severity of their injuries were not consistently established in the initial reports.
The involvement of multiple vehicles made the incident a matter of concern, particularly because the convoy was travelling on a major expressway. Further details regarding medical assistance, the condition of those injured and any official assessment of the incident were awaited.
Authorities would need to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision, including the movement of vehicles, the possible role of sudden braking and the reported involvement of an ambulance.
Why Was Rahul Gandhi Travelling to Sultanpur?
Rahul Gandhi was travelling to Sultanpur to appear before a special MP-MLA court in connection with a defamation case dating back to 2018. The complaint was filed by local BJP leader Vijay Mishra over alleged remarks made about Amit Shah, who was serving as the BJP’s national president at the time.
The case relates to remarks allegedly made by Gandhi during a political campaign in Bengaluru ahead of the 2018 Karnataka Assembly elections. The legal proceedings have continued over the years, requiring the Congress leader to appear before the court as directed.
His visit to Sultanpur on Monday was connected to the scheduled proceedings in the case. The convoy accident occurred during this journey, drawing additional attention to the political visit.
Investigation and Further Details Awaited
The incident has raised questions about the circumstances that led to the collision and the safety of vehicles travelling together on the expressway. However, the precise cause should not be considered established until further official information becomes available.
Details regarding the number of vehicles involved, the condition of the injured and the reported ambulance collision may become clearer as authorities establish the sequence of events.
For now, the key development is that Rahul Gandhi was reported safe following the incident, while some people travelling with or accompanying the convoy were reportedly injured.
Further updates are expected to clarify the circumstances of the accident and provide more information about those affected. This report reflects the initial information available on October 26, 2026, and may be updated as verified details emerge.
