Four private vehicles reportedly belonging to Congress leaders and travelling behind Gandhi’s convoy from Lucknow collided after one driver braked abruptly. (Photo: X/PTI Screengrab/Enhanced using AI)

The Uttar Pradesh Government Monday formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate an accident involving vehicles trailing the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, during his visit to Sultanpur.

The SIT was formed on the directions of Rajeev Krishna, Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh, to establish the circumstances and causes of the accident and determine whether there was any negligence or security lapse, according to a statement.

The team has been asked to examine all aspects of the incident and submit a detailed report to the police headquarters at the earliest.…