A tragic hit-and-run incident on National Highway 48 near Vadodara has claimed two lives, including that of a child, marking another grim chapter for the accident-prone stretch. The event occurred on Thursday near the Waghodia crossroads, leaving a family shattered and authorities scrambling to find the absconding driver.
Details of the Fatal Collision
According to police reports, the victims were identified as 70-year-old Harkha Solanki and her 10-year-old grandson Vanraj Solanki. The duo was attempting to cross the busy highway when a car, moving at high speed, struck them. The impact was severe, causing critical injuries. Despite the quick response from passers-by who alerted emergency services, both were declared dead at the scene. The driver of the car did not stop to help and instead fled, prompting the police to register a case and launch a search operation.
A Dangerous Stretch of NH-48
This heartbreaking event is not an isolated one for NH-48 near Waghodia. The highway has witnessed a disturbing series of accidents in a very short span. Just ten days prior, a collision between a car and a two-wheeler near the Waghodia bridge resulted in the deaths of both riders. Furthermore, two days ago, a truck rammed into a luxury bus that was parked on the roadside, leading to one fatality and injuries to five passengers. This pattern highlights a critical and persistent issue of road safety on this particular section of the national highway.
Community Response and Ongoing Investigation
The local community and authorities are deeply concerned by the recurring tragedies. The police are actively investigating the latest hit-and-run case, combing through evidence to identify and apprehend the driver responsible for the deaths of Harkha and Vanraj Solanki. The consecutive accidents have sparked urgent calls for a thorough review of traffic management, speed enforcement, and pedestrian safety measures on NH-48 to prevent further loss of life on this hazardous corridor.
