Gurgaon: Two passengers died and four others sustained serious injuries after an Alto car allegedly collided head-on with an auto-rickshaw on the Delhi-Alwar Highway in Nuh on Sunday morning. The car driver fled the scene, prompting police to launch a search operation to apprehend him.
Accident Details
The accident occurred around 8am near the Akeda police station when the auto-rickshaw was traveling from Nuh towards Badkali Chowk. According to police, the Alto, reportedly driven at high speed, collided with the auto coming from the opposite direction.
The impact severely damaged both vehicles. The auto-rickshaw was mangled in the collision, while the car veered off the road and came to rest in nearby bushes.
Rescue and Medical Response
Passers-by rushed to the scene and transported the injured to Nuh Medical College Hospital. Police reported that one passenger was declared dead upon arrival, while another succumbed to injuries during treatment at PGI Rohtak.
“The deceased were identified as Dilshad, a resident of Shahpur Ghaghas village in Nagina, and Farhan, a resident of Tai village,” an officer said.
Injured Victims
The injured include auto driver Ali Mohammad of Mewli village, Taiyab of Tai village, and Natthu and Vikram, both residents of Madhya Pradesh. Police confirmed that all four are undergoing treatment and remain in critical condition.
Investigation and Legal Action
After receiving information, a team from Akeda police station reached the spot, took the damaged vehicles into custody, and initiated an investigation.
Police said the Alto driver fled immediately after the collision. CCTV footage from nearby areas is being examined to identify the driver and establish the sequence of events leading to the crash.
A case has been registered under sections 281 (rash driving on a public way) and 106 (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
