Mathura, Dec. 18 -- Mathura District Magistrate CP Singh confirmed that the death toll in the Yamuna Expressway accident following a multi-vehicle collision has risen to 19. He said the Yamuna Expressway authorities and the state government have issued strict guidelines to prevent such incidents from recurring.

CP Singh said, "19 people have died in the tragic Yamuna Expressway accident that occurred on December 16. Four bodies have been identified, and DNA samples have been collected for the remaining bodies. Around 90 people were injured in the incident. Most of the injured have been discharged and sent home, while six people are still being treated."

He further said that the Uttar Pradesh government has issued directions so that such...