Three Dead as Speeding Truck Smashes Motorcycle on NH 27 in Sirohi
A speeding truck crashed into a motorcycle on NH 27 in Sirohi, Rajasthan, killing three people instantly. Read more about the tragic incident.
A devastating Sirohi road accident claimed the lives of three people late at night on National Highway 27 in Rajasthan. In a horrific collision near the Maval petrol pump, a speeding truck rammed into a motorcycle from behind, leaving no chance for the riders to survive.
The Moment of Impact
The sheer force of the collision was so immense that the three individuals riding the motorcycle were catapulted approximately 15 feet away, landing violently on the roadside. The impact completely mangled the motorcycle, and all three victims died instantly at the scene.
According to eyewitness accounts, the victims lay on the road for 10 to 20 minutes before local residents noticed the tragedy and alerted the authorities. The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the RIICO police station.
Identification of the Deceased
Following the arrival of the RIICO police and the highway patrolling team, the bodies were transported by a highway ambulance to the Government Hospital mortuary in Abu Road. The police have identified the three victims as:
- Dinesh Jogi, a resident of Charni Phali, Santpur.
- Prakash Jogi, hailing from Delwara, Mount Abu.
- Shankar Meena, also from Mount Abu.
Police Action and Investigation
In the immediate aftermath of the crash, the truck driver attempted to evade arrest by fleeing the scene. However, the police launched a pursuit and successfully apprehended the driver shortly after.
Authorities have officially registered a case against the driver. A comprehensive investigation is currently underway, which includes a detailed site inspection to determine the exact circumstances that led to the fatal crash.
The bodies of the deceased will be handed over to their grieving families once the formal post-mortem examinations are completed. The tragedy has sent waves of shock throughout the local community in Sirohi and Mount Abu.