A tragic road accident in Haryana's Nuh district claimed the lives of a three-year-old boy and two women when a speeding truck collided with their auto-rickshaw. The incident occurred on Tuesday near the Punhana area, leaving several others injured.
Details of the Accident
The auto-rickshaw was carrying passengers when a truck, reportedly traveling at high speed, lost control and rammed into it from behind. The impact was so severe that the auto overturned, trapping the occupants. Rescue operations were launched by local police and bystanders, who rushed the injured to a nearby hospital.
According to officials, the deceased have been identified as a three-year-old boy and two women, aged 30 and 45. The injured, including the auto driver and four other passengers, are undergoing treatment at a government hospital in Nuh. Their conditions are reported to be stable.
Police Response
Police have registered a case against the truck driver, who fled the scene after the accident. Authorities are conducting a search to apprehend the accused. Preliminary investigations suggest that the truck was speeding and the driver lost control, leading to the collision.
This accident has once again raised concerns about road safety in the region. Locals have demanded stricter enforcement of traffic rules and installation of speed breakers on the stretch where the accident occurred.
Community Mourns
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community. Family members of the victims are inconsolable. The village where the deceased hailed from observed a day of mourning. Local leaders have urged the government to provide compensation to the families of the victims.
This is not the first such incident in Nuh, which has seen a spate of road accidents in recent months. Activists are calling for immediate measures to prevent further tragedies.
