Tragedy in Raebareli: Elderly Woman Crushed by Speeding Truck
A tragic accident in Raebareli's Bhadohar area claimed the life of 70-year-old Phula Devi. Police are scanning CCTV to find the speeding truck.
A peaceful Tuesday morning turned into a nightmare for a family in Raebareli when a 70-year-old woman was crushed to death by a speeding truck. The horrific Raebareli road accident occurred around 7:45 AM in Pure Bhola Majre Kanouli village, leaving the local community in shock.
A Routine Morning Turns Fatal
The victim, identified as Phula Devi, wife of Harishchandra Kurmi, was performing her daily chores outside her residence. She was washing dishes by the roadside near the Pure Bhola stand when the tragedy struck. Without warning, an unidentified truck, driven at high speed and in a negligent manner, plowed into the elderly woman.
The impact was so severe that Phula Devi died instantly at the scene. The suddenness of the event left her family devastated and the neighborhood in mourning.
Police Action and Investigation
Following the incident, officials from the Bhadohar police station rushed to the spot to manage the situation. According to the authorities, the police conducted the necessary panchayatnama (inquest) before transporting the body to the mortuary for a post-mortem examination.
Hunt for the Absconding Driver
Bhadohar Station House Officer (SHO) Rakesh Chandra Anand confirmed that the body has been sent for an autopsy and that legal proceedings have been initiated. The action follows a formal complaint lodged by the grieving family members.
The police are now focusing their efforts on identifying the vehicle and the driver who fled the scene. To track down the accused, investigators are currently reviewing CCTV footage from cameras installed in the vicinity of the accident site.
"Legal proceedings are underway based on the complaint filed by the victim's family. We are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the unknown vehicle and apprehend the driver," stated SHO Rakesh Chandra Anand.