Senior Citizen Killed, Two Injured in Hathras Car-Tractor Crash
A fatal accident on the Etah-Aligarh GT Road in Hathras has claimed the life of a 70-year-old man after a car hit a paddy-laden tractor.
A tragic road accident on the Etah-Aligarh GT Road has claimed the life of a senior citizen and left two others fighting for their lives. The collision, which occurred near Sardala in the Sikandara Rao area of Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, took place on Monday, October 12.
The Fatal Collision
The accident involved a Swift Dzire car, which carried a Delhi registration number. According to reports, the vehicle crashed into the rear of a tractor that was heavily loaded with paddy. The impact was severe, resulting in immediate casualties and serious injuries to the occupants of the car.
The deceased has been identified as 70-year-old Lalaram. The two other individuals in the vehicle, the driver Avinendra and a passenger named Ashish, sustained significant injuries during the crash.
Emergency Response and Medical Care
Following the collision, local police from the Sikandara Rao station, along with a Police Response Vehicle (PRV), rushed to the scene. Local residents also stepped in to assist in the immediate aftermath of the crash.
The injured were quickly transported to the Community Health Center (CHC) in Sikandara Rao. However, the tragedy was compounded when doctors at the facility declared Lalaram dead upon his arrival. While Avinendra and Ashish received initial medical attention at the CHC, their conditions required more specialized care, prompting doctors to refer them to Aligarh Medical College for advanced treatment.
Police Investigation Underway
The local authorities have taken charge of the situation to ensure order and justice. The following steps have been taken by the police:
- Body Custody: The police have taken custody of Lalaram's body and transferred it to the district hospital morgue in Hathras for a post-mortem examination.
- Traffic Management: Authorities worked to clear the accident-involved vehicles from the GT Road to restore the normal flow of traffic.
- Ongoing Inquiry: Police officials are currently conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision.