Six Family Members Killed in Tragic Car-Trolley Collision Near Abu Road Rajasthan
Sirohi, March 6 : A devastating road accident near Abu Road in the early hours of Thursday claimed the lives of six members of a single family, while one woman was left critically injured. The collision occurred when a speeding car crashed into a trolley near Kiwarli. The injured woman has been admitted to the hospital for treatment.
According to police reports, the family was returning from Ahmedabad when the accident took place.
Deadly Crash on Abu Road Highway
Mount Abu Circle Officer (CO) Goma Ram confirmed that the incident occurred around 3:00 AM near Kiwarli. The impact of the crash was so severe that the car got lodged under the trolley, making rescue operations extremely challenging.
Police officers patrolling the highway heard the loud crash and were the first to reach the scene. Upon arrival, they found that the front portion of the car was completely crushed, leaving the occupants trapped inside. A crane was called to extract the car from the trolley, after which the doors were forcibly opened to retrieve the victims.
Four Died on the Spot, Two Succumbed at Hospital
Authorities reported that four victims died instantly, while two others passed away at the hospital in Abu Road. The bodies have been transferred to the morgue, and the victims’ family members have been informed.
Victims Identified
Police confirmed that the deceased were from Kumharon Ka Vas area in Jalore and included:
- Narayan Prajapati (58), son of Narsaram
- Poshi Devi (55), wife of Narayan Prajapati
- Dushyant Prajapati (24), son of Narayan Prajapati
- Driver Kaluram (40), son of Prakash Chandarai
- Yashram (4), son of Kaluram
- Jaideep, son of Pukhraj Prajapati
The only survivor, Dariba Devi (35), wife of Pukhraj Prajapati, sustained severe injuries and is undergoing treatment.
Family Was Returning from Ahmedabad
According to Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Shankarlal Meena, the family had traveled to Ahmedabad on March 3 for medical treatment. Kaluram, the driver, was Narayan Prajapati’s brother-in-law, who had accompanied them for the journey. After staying at a relative’s house in Ahmedabad on March 4, the family left for Jalore on March 5 night, when tragedy struck near Abu Road.
Trolley Driver Absconds
The trolley involved in the accident was carrying coal, and following the crash, the truck driver fled the scene, leaving the vehicle behind. Police have launched a search operation to locate the driver and determine the exact cause of the collision.
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