Varanasi-Prayagraj Highway Horror: 4 Dead as Speeding Truck Smashes Scorpio
A horrific crash on the Varanasi-Prayagraj National Highway leaves four dead and two injured after a speeding truck rams into a Scorpio.
A devastating road accident on the Varanasi-Prayagraj National Highway-19 claimed four lives and left two others critically injured on Monday morning. The tragedy unfolded in the Rajatalab area of Varanasi when a speeding truck collided violently with a Scorpio vehicle on an overbridge near Rupapur village.
The Moment of Impact
The crash occurred at approximately 5:00 a.m., a time when the road was relatively quiet but the speed of the truck proved fatal. The truck rammed into the rear of the Scorpio with such immense force that the back of the car was completely crushed.
The violence of the impact was so severe that it threw passengers from the vehicle. Three occupants were flung onto the road, while one individual was thrown roughly 30 feet off the overbridge, landing far below the structure.
Grueling Rescue Operation
Local residents who witnessed the carnage immediately alerted the authorities. Upon arriving at the scene, police officers found victims trapped within the mangled remains of the Scorpio. To reach those pinned inside the wreckage, rescue teams had to employ a gas cutter to slice through the metal chassis.
Once extricated, the victims were rushed to the nearest hospital via ambulance. However, the efforts were in vain for four of the passengers, who were declared dead on arrival by medical professionals.
Victims Identified
It has been revealed that the group was returning to Varanasi after a spiritual visit to the Vindhyachal temple. The police have identified three of the deceased as:
- Alok Mishra
- Golu
- Aman Yadav
Authorities are still working to identify the fourth person who perished in the crash.
Two other passengers, identified as Nikhil Kumar and Kanhaiya Yadav, survived the initial impact. After receiving primary treatment, they were referred to a Trauma Center for advanced medical care due to the severity of their injuries.
Police Action and Investigation
The Mirzamurad Station House Officer confirmed that the police responded immediately to the reports from locals. Following the rescue, the bodies were taken into police custody for post-mortem examinations and necessary legal formalities. The families of both the deceased and the injured have been informed of the tragedy.
The accident caused temporary disruption to the traffic flow on the busy national highway. An official investigation is currently underway to determine the exact cause of the collision and whether negligence or overspeeding played a primary role in the disaster.