Tragedy struck Gujarat’s Banaskantha district when a rashly driven truck veered into oncoming traffic on the Amirgarh stretch of Iqbalgarh National Highway, resulting in a catastrophic crash that killed six people and injured three on Saturday evening.
The high-speed truck’s frontal impact pulverized the ill-fated car, sending it tumbling in a heap of twisted metal. Rescue operations revealed five immediate fatalities, with the sixth victim passing away en route to medical aid despite frantic efforts.
Onlookers who witnessed the violent smash alerted emergency services, leading to a rapid response from police and ambulances. The three injured passengers, trapped in the debris, were pried free and rushed to hospital, battling life-threatening wounds.
Police investigations point to wrongful lane usage by the truck as the primary cause. ‘This was a preventable horror,’ remarked an investigating officer. The absconding driver is now the subject of an intensive pursuit operation involving multiple police units.
The accident caused massive gridlock, with authorities deploying cranes to remove the wreckage and bodies for autopsy. Furious locals protested the lax oversight on heavy vehicle movements, calling for immediate installation of speed traps and dedicated patrols.
District authorities vow a thorough inquiry to determine exact speeds and contributing factors. As Gujarat grapples with rising highway fatalities, this crash serves as a stark reminder of the perils posed by reckless driving, urging comprehensive reforms in traffic management.
