Woman Killed, Three Injured in Mirzapur Highway Crash
A tragic accident on the Mirzapur-Rewa National Highway claimed the life of a woman and left three others injured after a truck hit their car.
A devastating road accident claimed the life of a woman and left three others fighting for their lives late last night on the Mirzapur-Rewa National Highway. The tragedy unfolded in the Drumandganj Valley area when an out-of-control truck slammed into a car from behind, turning a family journey into a nightmare.
Brake Failure Leads to Fatal Collision
The horrific incident occurred at the 'Badka Mod' bend within the jurisdiction of the Drumandganj police station. According to preliminary reports, a truck loaded with textiles experienced a sudden brake failure, causing the driver to lose control. The heavy vehicle careened into a car traveling ahead, delivering a massive impact.
Following the violent collision, the truck veered off the roadway and plunged into a nearby ditch. In the chaos that followed, the truck driver managed to flee the scene, leaving the victims stranded on the highway.
Family Returning from Funeral Rites
The victims were traveling from Chhatna village in the Mauganj district of Madhya Pradesh, where they had been attending the final rites of the deceased woman's father. The group was heading home when the accident struck.
The deceased has been identified as:
- Usha Devi (50), wife of Chandrama Prasad Mishra, a resident of Shukulpur, Prayagraj.
The three individuals who sustained severe injuries in the crash include:
- Ambuj Mishra (24), son of the deceased.
- Ankit Mishra (25).
- Ayush (19).
Emergency Response and Investigation
Upon receiving news of the crash, Drumandganj Station House Officer (SHO) Jitendra Kumar rushed to the site. Police coordinated with emergency services to transport the injured passengers to the hospital via ambulance.
At the Community Health Center (PHC) in Halia, Dr. Avadhesh Kumar examined Usha Devi and officially declared her dead. The injured family members are receiving medical attention for their wounds.
SHO Jitendra Kumar confirmed that the accident was triggered by the truck losing control at the bend. Local authorities have launched a formal investigation into the circumstances of the crash and are actively searching for the driver who abandoned the vehicle.