Two Men Perish in Devastating Multi-Vehicle Crash on Sanand-Viramgam Highway
A horrific collision involving a tanker, a truck, and an SUV on the Sanand-Viramgam highway near Khoraj late Monday night has claimed two lives, leaving a trail of destruction and sparking a police investigation. The incident, which occurred around 10:15 PM near the Virochannagar crossroads, resulted in both vehicles catching fire, leading to fatal injuries and burns for the victims.
Sequence of Events Leading to the Tragedy
According to the complaint filed with the Sanand GIDC police, the accident unfolded when a dump truck loaded with gravel was making a turn towards Khoraj. At that critical moment, it collided with a tanker coming from the direction of Sanand. Police reports indicate that both vehicles were being operated at high speeds and without due care at the junction, setting the stage for disaster.
The impact of the collision caused the truck to lose balance and overturn. In a chain reaction, it struck an SUV, which became trapped under the spilled gravel. Within minutes, all three vehicles were engulfed in flames, creating a chaotic and dangerous scene. Eyewitnesses at the spot immediately alerted the police and fire brigade, prompting a swift response from fire teams from both Sanand and Viramgam, who managed to bring the blaze under control.
Fatalities and Aftermath of the Collision
Tragically, the driver of the SUV, identified as a 24-year-old man from Amthapura village in Sanand, was trapped inside his vehicle and succumbed to the fire. Another man, who was in the cabin of the tanker, also died as he was unable to escape the inferno. His identity remains unconfirmed at this time, adding to the sorrow of the incident. Police noted that one person standing near the SUV managed to move away just before the fire spread, narrowly avoiding injury.
The tanker and the truck sustained significant damage in the fire, and their drivers fled the scene immediately after the accident. Based on the initial complaint, the Sanand GIDC police have registered a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against the drivers of both the tanker and the truck. An investigation is currently underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events and determine liability.
Police Action and Ongoing Probe
Authorities have launched a thorough investigation to piece together the circumstances that led to this fatal crash. The focus is on factors such as speeding, negligence, and adherence to traffic rules at the junction. The police are also working to track down the absconding drivers to hold them accountable for their actions.
This incident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of reckless driving on highways, especially at night. As the community mourns the loss of two lives, the investigation continues to seek justice and prevent similar tragedies in the future.
