Tragic Fiery Crash Claims Life of Container Driver on NH-33 in Ramgarh
A devastating accident occurred on Friday when a heavy container truck, traveling from Ranchi to Ramgarh, collided with another truck and burst into flames in the Chutupalu valley area along National Highway-33. The driver of the container was tragically burnt to death after becoming trapped in the cabin following the impact. The incident, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Ramgarh police station, has left authorities scrambling to identify the victim, as his details could not be ascertained by late evening.
Details of the Fatal Collision and Immediate Aftermath
According to police reports, the speeding container truck suffered a brake failure, leading to a violent collision with a truck moving ahead on the highway. Naveen Prakash Pandey, the officer-in-charge of Ramgarh police station, confirmed that the driver was stuck inside the cabin as the vehicle caught fire, resulting in his untimely death. The identity of the driver remains unknown, adding to the sorrow of the incident, with investigations ongoing to notify next of kin.
Highway Safety Concerns and Administrative Measures
This tragic event has reignited concerns over road safety on the 12-kilometer stretch between Ranchi and Ramgarh, which is notorious for being an accident-prone zone. Faiz Aq Ahmad Mumtaz, the deputy commissioner of Ramgarh, highlighted that the administration and the National Highway Authority of India Limited (NHAI) have implemented several measures to curb accidents. These include widening the highway, installing bilingual accident alert signage, and adding rubber strips to control vehicle speeds.
Ekta Kumari, project director of NHAI, pointed out that over-speeding is a primary cause of frequent accidents in the area. In response, authorities are planning to install speedometers in coordination with the local administration to monitor and regulate vehicle speeds in the valley, aiming to prevent such tragedies in the future.
The community and officials are urging for stricter enforcement of traffic rules and enhanced safety protocols on this hazardous stretch to protect lives and ensure safer travel for all motorists.
