NH-48 Horror: 3 Dead, 19 Injured as Minibus Rams Into Trailer in Bagru
A tragic collision between a minibus and a trailer on NH-48 in Bagru, Rajasthan, leaves three dead and 19 injured. The driver reportedly fled the scene.
A devastating road accident on National Highway-48 (NH-48) in Bagru, Rajasthan, claimed three lives and left 19 others injured in the early hours of Saturday. The tragedy unfolded when a minibus, commonly referred to as a 'traveller', collided violently with a trailer, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos on the highway.
The Midnight Collision
The incident came to light around 2 am when police received an alert from a Police Mitra. Investigating officer Lalaram immediately dispatched a patrol unit to the location. Upon arrival, officials encountered a grim scene: severely damaged vehicles and debris scattered across the highway, which had resulted in a massive traffic jam.
According to police investigations, the accident occurred when the minibus attempted to overtake another vehicle, leading to a fatal collision with the trailer. The impact was so severe that three passengers died instantly at the spot.
Driver Flees as Passengers Sleep
In a shocking twist, the driver of the minibus was missing when authorities reached the scene. Surviving passengers informed the police that the driver had jumped out of the vehicle and fled immediately after the crash.
One injured passenger shared a harrowing account, alleging that the collision happened while most of the passengers were fast asleep. The passenger noted that the accident took place approximately 20 to 30 kilometres beyond Jaipur.
Casualties and Rescue Operations
The minibus was transporting a group of 30 people, including infants as young as 9 to 10 months, from Nashik. They were travelling from Khatu Shyam towards Salasar when the tragedy struck.
- Fatalities: Three people died on the spot; their bodies were transported to the hospital via ambulance.
- Critical Injuries: Out of the 19 injured, seven were referred to the SMS Hospital in Jaipur for advanced medical care.
- General Treatment: The remaining injured passengers were shifted to the Sub-District Hospital after transportation was arranged by the Station House Officer (SHO).
Police are continuing their investigation to track down the absconding driver and determine the exact sequence of events leading to the crash.