Three men lost their lives in a tragic road accident on the IMT Chowk flyover in Manesar during the early hours of Friday. The collision occurred around 2:10 am when a speeding truck rammed into a stationary container truck on National Highway 8. The vehicle was en route from Bhiwadi to Delhi at the time of the incident.
The complainant, Durga Prasad, who was operating another truck, informed the police that his brother Shankar Bind was driving ahead of him. As the vehicles approached the flyover, the container truck was found parked on the Jaipur-Delhi carriageway without any reflectors or indicators, leading to the crash. The victims were identified as Shankar (45), conductor Sunil Kumar Gaun (40), and their acquaintance Ramraj Prasad (40), all of whom died on the spot.
Upon receiving information, a police team promptly arrived at the scene. The bodies were transferred to the mortuary at Civil Hospital in Sector 10, and the families were notified. A case has been registered at Manesar police station under BNS Sections 106 (causing death by negligence) and 285 (negligent conduct).
SHO Satyawan of Manesar police station stated, "An investigation is under way to identify the truck driver and ascertain the sequence of events. We are also trying to contact the truck's owner. A notice will be served, and action will be taken against the culprit."
Second Incident: Man Critically Injured in Hit-and-Run
In a separate incident, a 35-year-old man was critically injured after being struck by a canter on Lakhuwas-Sohna Road while he was out for a morning walk on April 28. The victim, Vedpal, a resident of Sohna's Lakhuwas, had stepped out around 5:40 am when the accident occurred.
His brother Sonu, who was on his way to a gym with a friend, witnessed the accident and later filed a complaint at Sohna police station. According to Sonu, the canter, which was coming from Ballabhgarh Mod side at high speed, overtook another vehicle and lost balance after crossing a speed breaker. "Near a petrol pump close to the village, the vehicle struck Vedpal, throwing him towards a nearby drain and causing severe head injuries," he said.
Sonu and his friend rushed to help Vedpal. When the driver briefly slowed down before fleeing the scene, Sonu noted the vehicle's registration number: HR 38 AJ 4015. Vedpal was initially taken to a private hospital in Sohna and later transferred to another facility in Badshahpur on April 29 due to the severity of his injuries. He remains in critical condition.
A case was registered at Sohna police station on April 30 under BNS sections 281 (rash driving) and 125A (causing hurt by an act endangering life). Authorities are investigating both incidents to bring the responsible parties to justice.
