Mathura, Dec. 18 -- The death toll in the horrific accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura has increased to 19, officials confirmed on Wednesday.
Initially, 13 deaths were reported on Tuesday, the day of the accident, but the number rose after additional bodies and human remains were recovered from the site.
Authorities said four victims have been identified and their bodies handed over to their families. DNA tests will be conducted to establish the identity of the remaining 15 victims, for which blood samples of family members have been collected.
Relatives continued to search for missing family members at the post-mortem house on Wednesday. Many bodies were found badly burnt or in pieces, making identification difficult. Several r...