Canter Driver Killed, Helper Injured in Bareilly Crash
A fatal collision near Kulcha in Bareilly left a canter driver dead and his helper injured after hitting a parked truck.
A tragic Bareilly road accident claimed the life of a canter driver on Friday morning, leaving his helper injured after a violent collision near Kulcha. The incident, which occurred under the jurisdiction of the Mirganj police station, has sent shockwaves through the local community.
The Fatal Collision
The accident took place at approximately 9:30 a.m. as a canter was traveling from the Rampur direction toward Mirganj. According to preliminary reports, the vehicle struck the rear of a truck that was parked on the side of the road. The force of the impact was so intense that the front of the canter was completely crushed, trapping the driver inside the cabin.
Heroic Rescue Efforts
Upon receiving news of the crash, local police rushed to the scene. However, the driver was wedged so tightly within the wreckage that emergency responders required significant assistance to reach him. Local residents joined the police in a frantic one-hour rescue operation to extract the man from the mangled vehicle.
Despite the desperate efforts of the rescuers, the driver could not be saved and was declared dead at the scene. The police have taken custody of the body and sent it for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
Injuries and Investigation
The canter's helper, who was also on board during the crash, sustained injuries in the collision. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where he is currently undergoing medical treatment.
Mirganj Inspector Ravi Kumar confirmed the fatality and provided an update on the injured helper's condition. While there have been unconfirmed reports suggesting that the driver of the parked truck has been taken into police custody, authorities have yet to provide an official statement regarding any arrests. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident is currently underway.