Mathura: Union Human Resource and Development (HRD) Minister Smriti Irani’s convoy met with an accident on the Yamuna Expressway after her convoy got caught up in a car pile. The Minister was on her way to Delhi, escaped unhurt on Saturday night.

In a series of tweets following the accident, Ms Irani informed of her well-being and thanked people for their concern.

For all enquiring re my accident- I’m fine. Thank you for the concern and wishes.

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) March 5, 2016

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, 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.

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) March 5, 2016

The accident resulted in the death of one person and two others were injured. The people injured in the accident were taken to a hospital and thanked the others for helping out during the crisis.