A serious accident occurred late Monday night at Bara Toll Plaza in Kanpur Dehat when a speeding container truck with a Haryana registration number rear-ended a car waiting at toll booth number 11, dragging it a considerable distance. Two occupants were injured, with one reported to be in critical condition.
Details of the Incident
The incident took place under the Akbarpur Kotwali jurisdiction. A video of the collision has gone viral on social media, showing the truck ramming into the car and pushing it forward.
According to reports, Ravindra Kumar Mishra, son of Shyam Bihari Mishra, a resident of Pachhayan village in Etawah, and Rajesh Singh, son of Gore Singh, a resident of Saray Majra Rasoolpur Gogumau under Gajner police station area of Kanpur Dehat, were traveling by car to Kanpur Nagar. Their vehicle was waiting for the toll gate to open at booth number 11 when the driver of the Haryana-registered container truck, approaching from behind, negligently drove forward, causing a severe collision. Eyewitnesses stated that the truck driver dragged the car a considerable distance before stopping.
Driver Flees Scene
After the accident, the container driver abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene. Upon receiving information, toll workers and management were thrown into panic. The toll manager and employees reached the spot, pulled the injured out of the car, and sent them to a medical college.
Ravindra Kumar Mishra was driving the car, while Rajesh Singh was seated in the front passenger seat. Rajesh Singh sustained serious injuries in the accident. His family members later transferred him to a private hospital, where he was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) due to his critical condition. Ravindra Kumar Mishra also suffered internal injuries.
Police Investigation
The aggrieved party submitted a written complaint to the police. Additional Superintendent of Police Alok Prasad confirmed that police are searching for the absconding container driver. The investigation is ongoing.
Other Information
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