A heart-wrenching accident occurred in Jaipur, Rajasthan, as a dumper struck one car and went on to collide with four more vehicles, claiming 14 lives and injuring nearly 40 others. Those injured have been rushed to the hospital for treatment, with fears persisting that more individuals may be trapped beneath the wreckage. This harrowing incident took place on Lohamandi Road in the Harmada police jurisdiction.
Eyewitnesses recounted how the dumper plowed through everything in its path, crushing around 50 people. Reportedly, the driver was intoxicated, and after hitting the first car, he didn’t stop but continued crashing into four more vehicles. Another witness detailed how the driver continued on a rampage for about 1 to 5 kilometers, running over whatever came in his way.
Police Statement
According to police reports, a dumper driver collided with five cars and ran over 50 people, leading to the death of 14 individuals and causing injuries to nearly 40. The injured victims were transported to medical facilities for urgent care. It's suspected that some people remain trapped under the cars, and rescue operations are underway to retrieve them.
The aftermath has left the local community enraged, calling for stringent action against both the dumper driver and owner. Families are devastated, mourning their lost loved ones. Meanwhile, the police have sent the deceased bodies for post-mortem examinations.
The Shocking Images of the Accident
Images from the accident scene are truly disturbing, depicting several cars crushed beneath the dumper, while one van was completely flattened. Rescue teams are diligently working to extricate the cars trapped under the dumper.
