Purvanchal Expressway Horror: High-Speed Trailer Smashes Divider, Driver Trapped
A high-speed trailer crashed into a divider on the Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur, leaving the driver trapped in the wreckage.
A terrifying scene unfolded on the Purvanchal Expressway trailer accident in Sultanpur on Thursday afternoon, as a speeding heavy vehicle lost control and tore through the expressway's infrastructure, leaving the driver fighting for his life inside a crushed cabin.
Chaos at Midday: The Crash
The incident occurred around 12:00 PM near kilometer marker 156, specifically by Khalispur Durga village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Dostpur police station. According to reports, the trailer was traveling at a high speed when the driver lost control of the massive vehicle.
The impact was so severe that the trailer slammed into the central divider, smashing through approximately 100 meters of the barrier before descending off the expressway. The force of the collision left the vehicle's cabin completely mangled, turning it into a heap of twisted metal.
Race Against Time: The Rescue Operation
The driver, identified as Dan Bahadur Vishwakarma, a resident of Semri village in the Jaisinghpur Kotwali area, was pinned inside the wreckage. With the cabin severely deformed, he was trapped, sparking an urgent rescue mission.
Emergency teams, including the fire brigade and the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) response team, rushed to the spot. For nearly an hour, rescuers worked tirelessly, eventually using cutting tools to slice through the metal of the cabin to extract the injured driver.
Medical Emergency and Police Response
Once freed from the wreckage, Dan Bahadur Vishwakarma was immediately rushed to the Community Health Center (CHC) in Dostpur. He is currently receiving medical treatment for the injuries sustained during the crash.
Dostpur Station House Officer Narad Muni Singh arrived at the scene with a police contingent shortly after the alert. The vehicle involved, bearing registration number BR 24 GD 3502, was found to have suffered catastrophic structural damage.
Investigation Underway
While the trailer has been cleared, the investigation into how such a massive vehicle lost control is still ongoing. The police are currently examining the site conditions and analyzing various factors to determine if the accident was caused by mechanical failure, driver error, or road conditions.