Tragic Dumper Collision Claims Three Lives in Rajasthan
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Synopsis
A tragic accident in Rajasthan saw a dumper crash into a car, resulting in the death of three people, including a young child. The incident occurred near Chaba village, with ongoing investigations to locate the driver who fled the scene.
Key Takeaways
- Three fatalities reported in Rajasthan dumper accident.
- Two individuals were injured, including a young child.
- Authorities are searching for the driver who fled.
- Victims were part of a medical visit in Jodhpur.
- Community demands better traffic safety measures.
Jaipur, March 26 (NationPress) Three individuals lost their lives and two others sustained injuries when a dumper collided head-on with a car returning from Jodhpur.
The unfortunate event took place late Tuesday night near Chaba village in the Shergarh police jurisdiction.
ASI Raghunath Singh Champawat confirmed that the deceased have been identified as Ganesh Ram (32), a government teacher, his spouse Mamta, and Ajay Kumar (35), a Lower Division Clerk.
The injured parties include Ganesh and Mamta's one-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Mansi, alongside another government teacher, Girdhariram.
Ganesh Ram, who was feeling unwell, had gone to Jodhpur for a medical consultation at Rajmathai. After their appointment, the group departed from Jodhpur around 7 p.m. to head home.
However, disaster struck around 10 p.m. when a speeding dumper crashed into their vehicle, utterly wrecking it.
Upon hearing the resounding crash, local residents hurried to the scene and notified the police.
A police team arrived swiftly to initiate a rescue operation.
Due to the intensity of the accident, rescuing the trapped individuals from the mangled car necessitated considerable effort, according to authorities.
The deceased have been sent for post-mortem.
The dumper driver absconded immediately post-collision.
While the child suffered minor injuries, the critically injured Girdhariram was referred to Jodhpur for advanced medical care.
Ganesh worked as a second-grade teacher in Bhojakor, Pilva.
Girdhariram, a first-grade teacher from Barjasar, Bikaner, is currently receiving treatment.
The deceased and the injured were close friends, all employed in different government departments at Rajmathai.
Authorities are probing the incident, while efforts are underway to locate the fleeing dumper driver.
In a separate incident on Tuesday, a 9th-grade student was seriously injured after being struck by a car in the Gandhinagar Police Station area of Ajmer.
This accident occurred as she was crossing the road after disembarking from a bus.
The injured girl has been identified as Monica.
Local residents have called for the installation of speed breakers and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.
