Tragic Accident Claims Six Lives on Delhi-Haridwar Highway: Victims Identified as Kunal, Shivam Tyagi, Paras Sharma, Dheeraj, Vishal, and Aman

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Tragic Accident Claims Six Lives on Delhi-Haridwar National Highway

MUZAFFARNAGAR: In a devastating incident on Tuesday morning, six individuals lost their lives when their car collided with a truck on the Delhi-Haridwar national highway at Rampurtiraha. The victims, who hailed from Shahdara in Delhi and Meerut, were en route to Haridwar when the accident occurred around 4am.

Circle officer (Sadar) Vinay Gautam stated that preliminary investigations suggest that the accident may have been caused by overspeeding or the driver possibly falling asleep at the wheel. The car, carrying the victims, collided with a truck bearing a Punjab registration number from behind, causing the entire vehicle to become wedged beneath the truck.

Efforts to extract the car from beneath the truck involved a collaborative effort between the police, local residents, and the use of a crane. Despite being rushed to the district hospital, all occupants of the car were declared dead by the doctors.

The police have identified the deceased as Kunal (23), Shivam Tyagi (22), Paras Sharma (18), Dheeraj (22), and Vishal (20) from Delhi, along with Aman (22) from Meerut. The families of the victims have been informed of the tragic accident.

Eyewitness Yogesh Kumar corroborated that the collision occurred around 4am and resulted in the deaths of all six occupants of the car. The truck driver, however, fled the scene, abandoning the vehicle. The police have since seized the truck.

The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. The authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the accident.

This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to exercise caution while on the road. Overspeeding and fatigue can lead to devastating accidents, causing the loss of innocent lives.

The local authorities have urged drivers to adhere to speed limits, take regular breaks during long journeys, and prioritize their safety and the safety of others on the road. It is crucial for drivers to remain alert and focused at all times to prevent such tragic accidents from occurring.

The community is mourning the loss of these young lives and offering their condolences to the families affected by this tragedy. The accident serves as a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the need for everyone to prioritize safety on the roads..