SIROHI: A devastating road accident on the Dhibari-Maithipura road under the Mandar police station limits has left a family shattered, claiming the lives of a mother and her two young sons. The incident, which occurred late Saturday evening, involved a high-speed head-on collision between a motorcycle and a car, resulting in three fatalities and leaving two others fighting for their lives.
The Fatal Collision
The tragedy unfolded when four members of a single family were traveling together on a motorcycle. As they navigated the Dhibari-Maithipura stretch, a speeding car approaching from the opposite direction rammed into the bike with immense force.
The impact was catastrophic; the motorcycle was mangled, and all four riders were flung several feet into the air before crashing onto the asphalt. Passersby who witnessed the horrific scene immediately alerted the local authorities, described the sound of the impact as “deafening.”
Emergency Response and Medical Struggle
Upon receiving the distress call, Mandar Police Station Officer Praveen Acharya and ASI Dinesh Rawal rushed to the site with a backup force to initiate rescue operations. The victims were found in critical condition, bleeding profusely on the road.
The police quickly coordinated their transport to the Government Hospital in Mandar. Given the severity of their internal injuries and multiple fractures, doctors administered basic first aid before referring them to a specialized facility in Palanpur, Gujarat, for advanced trauma care.
Three Succumb to Injuries
Despite the best efforts of the medical team in Palanpur, the injuries proved fatal for three members of the family. The deceased have been identified as:
- Chail Kanwar, wife of Puran Singh.
- Shripal Singh, her son.
- Vipul Singh, her son.
The fourth rider, a daughter named Manisha, survived the initial impact but remains in critical condition under constant medical observation. The car driver, identified as Pankaj, a resident of Palanpur, also sustained significant injuries in the crash and is currently admitted to the hospital.
Mourning and Investigation
As news of the triple tragedy reached the victims’ native village, a wave of shock and grief swept through the community. Neighbors and relatives gathered at the family home, unable to process the loss of three members in a single stroke.
Station Officer Praveen Acharya confirmed that the bodies have been moved to the mortuary for post-mortem examination. “We have seized both the car and the motorcycle involved in the crash,” Acharya stated. “Preliminary evidence suggests that excessive speeding and negligence by the car driver led to the collision. However, we are investigating the case from all angles to determine if there were other contributing factors.”
