Three killed as speeding car falls into ditch on Delhi-Dehradun highway
Uttar Pradesh: A horrific road accident shocked residents of Meerut district on Tuesday morning. A speeding car lost control and fell into a deep ravine near the Sakauti Overbridge on the Delhi-Dehradun Highway. Three of the four friends travelling in the car died on the spot, while one youth was seriously injured.
The accident erupted in chaos. With the help of local residents and police, the four youths trapped in the car were rescued. The seriously injured youth was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he is undergoing treatment.
Friends were returning to Delhi from Haridwar after bathing in the Ganges
According to reports, the young men in the car were returning to Delhi after bathing in the Ganges in Haridwar. As their car approached the Sakauti Overbridge in Meerut on the Delhi-Dehradun Highway in the morning, the vehicle suddenly went out of control.
According to eyewitnesses, the car was moving at a high speed. The driver lost control, and the car fell into a deep ravine along the roadside.
The accident was so severe that the car was completely destroyed. The vehicle was completely damaged, and the occupants were severely trapped.
Locals launched a rescue operation
Immediately after the accident, bystanders alerted the police and joined the rescue effort themselves. A police team arrived at the scene shortly after.
With the help of police and locals, the four young men trapped in the car were extricated. Three were in critical condition and could not be saved. The fourth was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
Police have taken the bodies into custody and sent them for post-mortem examination. The families of the deceased have been informed of the incident.
Speed is suspected to be the cause of the accident
Initial investigations have determined speeding to be the cause of the accident. According to police officials, the driver lost control of the vehicle due to the high speed.
Speed driving on highways is often a major cause of accidents. Police are now investigating all aspects of the accident.
It is also being investigated who was driving the car and its speed at the time of the accident.
Road safety concerns rise on the highway
Accidents due to speeding and carelessness are common on the Delhi-Dehradun highway. Experts say it is crucial to adhere to the speed limit while driving on the highway.
Losing control of a vehicle due to a sudden turn, road conditions, or any other reason at high speed can lead to a major accident.
Police have been continuously appealing to drivers to drive at a safe speed and follow traffic rules.
Mourning in families
Families of the deceased were devastated after receiving news of the accident. Friends who had gone to bathe in the Ganges were returning home when they met with the accident.
The family members were inconsolable. People nearby also expressed grief over the incident.
Police stated that the identities of the deceased and other information related to the incident are being gathered. Further action will be taken after the investigation is complete.
Police investigating the case
Meerut police stated that a team reached the scene as soon as they received information about the accident. The process of pulling the damaged car out of the ditch has also been initiated.
The police are now inspecting the scene and gathering evidence to confirm the cause of the accident.
The administration has appealed to the public to exercise caution while driving on the highway and avoid rash driving or speeding.
An appeal to follow road safety rules
This tragic accident has once again raised serious questions about road safety. The police and administration say that most road accidents can be prevented by taking precautions.
Wearing seat belts while driving, driving within the prescribed speed limit, and avoiding driving while fatigued are essential.
Currently, the area is mourning the death of three friends in this accident near the Sakauti Overbridge in Meerut. The police are investigating the entire incident and monitoring the treatment of the injured youth.
