Two killed, one hurt as speeding trailer hits bike in Ajmer
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Key Takeaways
Two young men were killed and a third seriously injured on Thursday after a speeding trailer collided head-on with their motorcycle near Surajpura village on the Sarwar-Kekri road in Rajasthan's Ajmer district. The crash is one of two fatal road accidents reported from Rajasthan on the same day, with a separate incident in Nagaur district killing a father and his six-year-old son.
How the Ajmer Crash Unfolded
Three youths, all residents of Sarwar, were travelling together on a single motorcycle toward Kekri when a trailer coming from the opposite direction struck them head-on. The force of the impact threw all three riders onto the road. Two of the victims were pinned beneath the trailer and remained trapped for nearly 15 to 20 minutes, according to officials. Both died at the scene. The third rider sustained serious injuries.
Local residents gathered at the spot in large numbers after news of the accident spread, and joined efforts to free the trapped victims. Sarwar Station House Officer Rampal Sharma arrived with a police team, supervised the rescue operation, and arranged medical assistance for the injured youth, who was administered first aid before being referred to Ajmer for further treatment.
Victims Identified
The two deceased have been identified as Farooq Ansari and Mustagim Ansari, a government schoolteacher — both residents of Sarwar. The injured youth has been identified as Nasruddin Pathan, a para-teacher, also from Sarwar.
Alcohol Angle Under Probe
Locals alleged that the trailer driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the collision. Police have not confirmed this claim but have initiated an investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the crash. The trailer driver's status — whether detained or absconding — has not been officially disclosed.
Second Fatal Crash in Nagaur on the Same Day
In a separate incident in Barwala village under the Makrana area of Nagaur district, a head-on collision between a tractor and a motorcycle killed a father and his young son. The deceased have been identified as Chainaram, aged 25, and his six-year-old son, Kartik. Both were rushed to the Makrana Sub-District Hospital, where doctors declared them dead. The bodies were handed over to the family following post-mortem examination.
Together, the two accidents claimed four lives across Rajasthan on Thursday, underscoring the persistent problem of road safety on state highways where speeding heavy vehicles and undivided carriageways remain a deadly combination.