The past 24 hours have witnessed a tragic dance of fate on the roads, snatching happiness from many families in an instant. From Rajasthan to Telangana, Uttar Pradesh to Andhra Pradesh, the accidents have dimmed the light in many homes.
In Jaipur, an out-of-control dumper truck crushed 17 vehicles, claiming 19 lives. Meanwhile, in Telangana, the collision between an RTC bus and a tipper lorry resulted in 19 passengers losing their lives. In Rajasthan's Phalodi, a gentle journey back from Kolayat turned into a final voyage for 15 innocent souls, including children.
These grim accidents resulted in the untimely demise of approximately 60 individuals, encompassing innocent children, women, and entire families. Such a staggering number of losses within 24 hours highlights the lethal consequences of speed, negligence, and systemic failures on India's roads.
Jaipur, Rajasthan (19 Dead):
On Monday afternoon, the usually bustling roads of Jaipur's Harmara area transformed into a scene of devastation. A high-speed dumper truck bulldozed through at least 17 vehicles, leaving 19 dead and injuring 10.
The collision near the iron market left bodies strewn on the road, cars crumpled, and numerous motorbikes crushed beneath the dumper. Witnesses described the scene as nothing less than a massacre.
Source: aajtak
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Telangana Bus Tragedy (19 Dead):
A horrifying incident occurred near Chevella on Monday morning when a Telangana RTC bus collided with a tipper lorry. The impact flipped the lorry, spilling gravels (Gravel) into the bus, leading to 19 fatalities.
The front section of the bus, especially near the driver, was severely damaged. An eyewitness passenger reported that most casualties occurred behind the driver, whereas those on the conductor's side survived.
Source: aajtak
Phalodi, Rajasthan (15 Dead):
Late Sunday evening, another major accident took place in the Phalodi region of Rajasthan, on the Bharatmala Expressway. A tempo traveller filled with devotees returning from Kolayat Temple collided with a stationary trailer truck, resulting in 15 instant fatalities. Among the deceased were 10 women and four children, all residents of Jodhpur’s Sursagar area.
Source: aajtak
Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh (3 Dead):
A collision on the Jhansi-Mirzapur National Highway resulted in the death of two minor brothers and their cousin after an SUV hit a UP Roadways bus, leaving five others injured.
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Andhra Pradesh (4 Dead):
Near Karlapalem, four lives were claimed in a crash between a car and a container truck. This tragic incident occurred when a family, returning from a wedding, lost control during an overtaking maneuver and collided head-on with the truck.
These figures aren't just numbers; they represent shattered families, unfulfilled dreams, and overwhelming silence. Whether due to negligence in Jaipur or a collision in the wrong lane in Telangana, the result of these incidents remains devastating.
According to government statistics, nearly 150,000 people die annually in road accidents in India, more than 400 each day on average. These incidents starkly reveal the hazardous reality of speed, apathy, and poor traffic safety measures that plague our nation’s roads.
