A tragic road accident occurred near Amaria tehsil headquarters in Pilibhit district on Saturday night when a speeding car lost control, crashed through a highway divider, and plowed into a roadside juice stall. The incident left one man dead and two others injured. According to an eyewitness, the vehicle dragged one of the victims for approximately 50 meters before coming to a halt.
Details of the Accident
The horrifying incident took place around 9:30 pm near the Amaria tehsil headquarters. The deceased was identified as 38-year-old Mudit Gupta, a local water purifier plant owner. He was standing at the juice corner along with his eight-year-old daughter, Nitya Gupta, and a friend, Ashish Gupta (35), who is a cooking gas stove dealer. Suddenly, an uncontrolled sedan broke through the median from the opposite side of the highway, barrelling straight into the trio.
Medical Response and Fatalities
The victims were immediately rushed to a private hospital in Pilibhit city. Due to the critical nature of his injuries, Mudit Gupta was later referred to an advanced medical facility in Bareilly around 1 am on Sunday. However, he succumbed to his injuries en route and was declared dead on arrival by doctors in Bareilly. Nitya Gupta and Ashish Gupta sustained multiple injuries and are currently under medical care.
Public Reaction and Legal Action
Angered by the incident, bystanders blocked the vehicle and apprehended the driver before he could flee the scene. The crowd subsequently handed him over to the arriving police forces. Amaria SHO Amit Singh confirmed that the offending vehicle has been impounded. He stated, "We are waiting for a formal written complaint from the victim's family to lodge an FIR and initiate further legal proceedings." The body of the deceased has been sent for postmortem.
This tragic event highlights the dangers of reckless driving on highways and the need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws to prevent such accidents in the future.
