According to police, Smriti's cavalcade reached the spot seven minutes after the accident occurred. New Delhi: The police on Monday came to HRD Minister Smriti Irani’s rescue and claimed that her cavalcade had nothing to with the accident that took place in Agra. According to the police, Smriti's cavalcade reached the spot seven minutes after the accident occurred, in which a doctor was killed and two others were severely injured.

"Her convoy crashed into vehicles which were already piled up on Yamuna Expressway due to that accident," said Rakesh Yadav, SSP.Irani's convoy was caught in a car pile-up following an accident on the Yamuna Expressway on Saturday. However, Irani, who was on her way to Delhi, escaped unhurt.The police’s statement comes close on the heels of HRD ministry’s clarification on the same."It is clarified that private vehicle Honda City DL 3C BA 5315, which allegedly hit the biker, who later on died has nothing to do with HRD Minister's cavalcade as being run in section of media.

Rather, Minister directed SSP Mathura to arrange ambulance immediately so that injured could be given medical treatment at the earliest," said the HRD Ministry spokesperson.Earlier, the daughter of the victim, who died after Irani's cavalcade hit their vehicle, said that she pleaded before her with folded hands but the union minister didn't provide them any help.

"The car of the minister hit us from behind. From another car, Irani came and I pleaded before her with folded hands to help us but she did not provide any help. Then another car came from behind and hit my father again and my father died. If the other car would not have hit my father, he might have been alive today," the daughter of the deceased doctor, said.

In a series of tweets following the accident, the HRD Minister had earlier informed of her well-being and thanked the people for their concern.There was a pile up of vehicles due to an accident on the expressway. Unfortunately the police vehicle before mine my car also crashed.— Smriti Z Irani (smritiirani) March 5, 2016Tried to help the injured who were lying on the road for quiet sometime and ensured they reach a hospital. Pray for their safety.— Smriti Z Irani (smritiirani) March 5, 2016"Tried to help the injured who were lying on the road for quiet sometime and ensured they reach a hospital. Pray for their safety," she said.Irani said that she also ensured the people injured in the accident were taken to ppr pipe fitting female threaded elbow a hospital and thanked others for helping out.According to reports, an FIR has also been registered in connection with this accident.

The Korean automaker will bring the new Elantra in the Indian market in September. Based on the second iteration of Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture design language, the sixth-generation sedan has been on sale since late 2015 in the Korean market. It was launched in North America earlier this year. The car looks different as opposed to the fifth-generation Elantra which was based on the first iteration of the Fluidic Sculpture design language. Here are the things to look for in the 2016 Hyundai Elantra.Design Elements of the Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 design language have made the Elantra a head turner. Most of the real estate at the front has been occupied by Hyundai’s signature hexagonal grille, which is flanked by sleeker, HID projector headlamps with dynamic bending lights.

The bumper houses vertically placed daytime running LEDs (DRLs). Interestingly, it also has wheel air curtains alongside the DRLs, which helps manage airflow from the front of the vehicle and around the wheels to minimise turbulence and wind resistance. The side profile features a coupe-esque roofline and a sweeping side window line, as is the latest global trend. It rides on 17-inch alloy wheels internationally. At the rear, it has a stubby boot to complement the coupe-ish roofline, along with LED tail lamps with graphics. High quality Pure sine wave 800W with charger Interiors, features, and safety The interiors of the new Elantra are not as flamboyant as its exteriors, but are functional, driver-centric (centre stack has a seven-degree tilt towards the driver), and offer more features than before. The instrument panel comes with a 4.2-inch LCD screen, which provides a host of information.

It comes with Hyundai’s latest 7.0-inch and 8.0-inch infotainment systems, which support both Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto. Hyundai also offers Blue-Link app support (both for smartphone and smartwatch) with the new Elantra. The Blue Link offers services such as remote start with climate control operation, destination search (powered by Google), remote door lock/unlock, car locator, and stolen vehicle recovery.The new Elantra offers an integrated memory system for the power driver seat and side mirrors. It also features hands-free smart trunk (just like the upcoming Tucson), which allows users to open the trunk by simply approaching the rear of the vehicle with the key fob in a purse or pocket. An audible beep will sound three times, and the trunk will open automatically. In terms of safety, the new Elantra comes with a seven-airbag system, including a driver’s knee airbag, along with Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Traction Control, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and a tyre-pressure monitoring system. The carmaker is likely to offer these features when the vehicle comes to India in September. Chassis The new platform makes the 2016 sedan considerably wider than the previous Elantra and slightly longer as well, while the height is identical. Hyundai promises 29.5 per cent stiffer torsional rigidity, 25.3 per cent greater bending strength and lower body weight compared to the last-gen Elantra, which will result in improved ride and handling, quietness, durability and driving performance.

Engines The Elantra is probably getting a brand-new petrol engine in India – a 2.0-litre Nu MPI Atkinson cycle, four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine. The engine churns out 156PS 6,200rpm and 195Nm of peak torque at 4,500rpm. Internationally, the 2.0-litre Nu four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine is paired with either a standard six-speed manual transmission or a new six-speed automatic. It is expected that the latter will make its way to India. The outgoing Elantra offers a 1.8-litre VTVT. The diesel will be carried forward from the outgoing car. However, the 1.6-litre is reportedly uprated in the new Elantra and it now produces 138PS instead of the 128PS in the previous sedan. Expect the same transmission options with the diesel as well. Prices The prices of the new Elantra are expected to start in the vicinity of Rs 15 lakh and the car will continue to compete with the Toyota Corolla, the Skoda Octavia, the Volkswagen Jetta and the Chevrolet Cruze, along with the upcoming tenth-gen Honda Civic, which is expected to be launched next year. Source: CarDekho