Smriti Irani escapes unhurt in road accident on Yamuna Expressway

New Delhi: Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani had a narrow escape on Saturday night after her convoy met with an accident on Yamuna Expressway.

According to police sources, the union minister is safe but two policemen escorting her vehicle received multiple injuries.

There are unconfirmed reports that a motorcyclist was killed in the incident. However, no official confirmation came from the district police.

Soon after the accident Smriti tweeted, "For all enquiring my accident- I'm fine. Thank you for the concern and wishes."

"There was a pile up of vehicles due to an accident on the expressway. Unfortunately the police vehicle before mine & my car also crashed," she tweeted.

The incident took place when Smriti's convoy was returning to the national capital from Mathura. She had gone to Mathura to attend a party event. "Midway her convoy collided with a motorcyclist," sources said.

Soon after the incident, the injured were rushed to a nearby health care center, while Smriti was escorted to Delhi in another vehicle.

"Tried to help the injured who were lying on the road for quiet sometime and ensured they reach a hospital. Pray for their safety. Good Samaritan Manoj Chopra and his wife also helped injured citizens. God bless them for their empathy and kindness," her tweet reads.

BJP General Secretary and Bengal observer Kailash Vijayvargiya tweeted, "Just heard about car accident of HRD Minister @smritiirani convoy on Yamuna Expressway, praying to Mata Rani, may everyone in accident be safe."