A tragic accident occurred in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district. A speeding car carrying wedding attendees crashed into a wall. Nine people died, including the groom. Preliminary investigations suggest the driver's negligence caused the accident. Authorities are investigating the incident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed their condolences. Financial assistance was announced for the victims' families.
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