A file photo of Yuvraj Mehta/People gather at the accident site (PTI)
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News1819-01-2026, 12:01

Noida Techie Died of Cardiac Arrest After Car Plunged into Pit: Autopsy Confirms

  • Yuvraj Mehta, a 27-year-old software engineer, died of cardiac arrest after his car plunged into a water-filled pit in Greater Noida's Sector 150.
  • The incident occurred on January 17 due to dense fog, with his car falling into an over 20-feet-deep pit dug for an under-construction building's basement.
  • Allegations of negligence and delayed rescue efforts have surfaced, with an eyewitness claiming Mehta was alive and signaling for help initially.
  • Mehta's father also alleged lack of expert divers and that his son struggled for nearly two hours while people watched.
  • An FIR has been registered, and two real estate developers face charges; Noida Authority has taken action against officials and ordered safety reviews.

Why It Matters: Autopsy confirms cardiac arrest as cause of death for Noida techie, fueling negligence claims in Greater Noida accident.

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