Varanasi. A tragic road accident took away the lives of four people on the Ashtami of Navratri in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The Scorpio of devotees returning from Vindhyachal Dham after having darshan of Maa Vindhyavasini was hit hard from behind by a speeding truck. The accident happened on Rupapur flyover in Mirzamurad police station area. Four people died in this horrific accident, while four others were seriously injured. As soon as information about the accident was received, the police reached the spot and started relief and rescue operations. The injured were immediately sent to the hospital. After the incident, there was an atmosphere of chaos in the entire area.
Accident happened during photography on flyover
According to preliminary information, the people traveling in the Scorpio had gone to Vindhyachal Dham on Ashtami of Navratri. After darshan everyone was returning. Meanwhile, some people stopped Scorpio at Rupapur flyover in Mirzamurad area of Varanasi and started doing photography. It is being told that during this time, an uncontrolled truck coming from behind hit the Scorpio hard.
The collision was so severe that the Scorpio was badly damaged. People present near the vehicle also got hit by the truck. After this sudden accident, there was an outcry on the spot. People present nearby immediately ran for help. The magnitude of the accident can be gauged from the fact that four people lost their lives and four others suffered serious injuries.
However, information about photography being done on the flyover is based on preliminary details. The actual circumstances of the accident are being investigated.
Police rescued people trapped in the vehicle
As soon as information about the accident was received, Mirzamurad police station reached the spot. After the accident, rescue operations were started to rescue the people trapped in the Scorpio. Local people also helped the police in relief work.
Seriously injured people were sent to the hospital for treatment. According to the information received, the injured have been sent to BHU Trauma Center. Action was taken to send the bodies of those who lost their lives in the accident for post-mortem.
Police is collecting information regarding the identity of the dead and injured. Also, efforts are being made to find out the cause of the accident.
An atmosphere of mourning due to the death of four people
This accident that happened to people returning from a religious pilgrimage on the holy occasion of Navratri shocked everyone. The devotees were returning towards their destination after having darshan of Maa Vindhyavasini, but an accident on the way turned the journey into mourning.
After the news of death of four people in the accident came out, a mountain of sorrow has fallen on the families of the deceased. At the same time, special attention is being given to the treatment of four injured people. Detailed medical information regarding the condition of the injured is awaited.
This accident has once again raised serious questions regarding accidents occurring on speeding vehicles and highways.
Investigation of truck speed and causes of accident
After the accident, the police is busy investigating all aspects related to the accident. At what speed the truck was moving, why the driver could not control the vehicle and what was the condition of the Scorpio at the time of the collision, the answers to these questions will become clear after investigation.
In particular, it is necessary to find out at what place the Scorpio was parked on the flyover and whether the truck driver had sufficient distance to prevent the accident or not.
At present, it would not be appropriate to hold any single reason responsible for the accident before the police investigation is completed. A clear picture of the entire incident will be available only after the facts related to the accident come to light.
Three people were killed in Balrampur also
Before this tragic incident in Varanasi, information about a serious road accident had also come to light in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh. Seven people were hit by a car on Saturday night. Three people had died in this accident.
Such frequent accidents have increased the concern regarding road safety. A total of seven people have lost their lives in these two incidents in Varanasi and Balrampur.
There can be many possible reasons behind road accidents like speeding, carelessness, ignoring traffic rules and stopping the vehicle at unsafe places. However, the real causes of each accident can be found out only on the basis of respective investigation.
Stopping vehicle on highway and flyover is dangerous
The accident in Varanasi also draws attention to the dangers of stopping vehicles on highways and flyovers. According to traffic experts, suddenly stopping the vehicle at places with high speed vehicle traffic can cause serious accidents.
The speed of vehicles may be higher on the flyover. In such a situation, if a vehicle stops in the middle of the road or on the side, the driver of the vehicle coming from behind does not get enough time to react.
Especially during religious pilgrimages and festivals, a large number of people come out on the streets. At such times, drivers need to take extra caution.
The vehicle should be stopped only at designated safe places for photography, rest or other purposes during the journey. Unnecessary stopping on the main lanes of the highway and on flyovers should be avoided.
Police engaged in investigation after the accident
Varanasi Police is busy finding out the circumstances of this horrific road accident. The identity of the deceased, condition of the injured and other important facts related to the truck collision are being confirmed.
At present, it is confirmed that four people died and four people were injured in the accident.
