Four Members of Family from Madhya Pradesh Killed in Car-Truck Collision on National Highway 52

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Four members of a family tragically lost their lives in a fatal car accident that occurred in Rajasthan’s Bundi district early on Sunday. The collision took place on National Highway 52 when their car collided with a truck in the Hindoli police station area. The family was en route to Pushkar when the incident happened.

The victims have been identified as Devi Singh (50), his wife Maankhor Kanwar (45), his brother Rajaram (40), and their nephew Jitendra (20). All of them hailed from Gangukhedi village in Agar-Malwa district of Madhya Pradesh. The SUV carrying the family crashed into a heavy-duty truck from behind near Hindoli town around 12:30 am.

According to Circle Inspector Manoj Sikarwal from Hindoli police station, preliminary investigations suggest that the SUV was possibly speeding when the truck abruptly applied its brakes. As a result, the car rammed into the truck. Tragically, three individuals died on the spot, while the woman succumbed to her injuries during treatment at a hospital on Sunday morning.

The driver of the truck fled the scene, leaving his vehicle behind. Authorities are currently making efforts to apprehend him. The bodies of the deceased have been transferred to a mortuary, and post-mortem examinations will be conducted once their family members arrive.

It is indeed a heart-wrenching incident that has left a family devastated and a community mourning. The local authorities are working diligently to investigate the accident and bring justice to the victims. Such incidents highlight the importance of road safety and responsible driving.

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First Published: Nov 12, 2023 | 10:32 AM IST.