Bhilwara: A major road accident was narrowly averted in Tonk district on Wednesday when the tyre of a car traveling at high speed on the Jaipur-Kota National Highway (NH-52) suddenly burst. As soon as the tyre burst, the driver lost control of the vehicle, and it plunged into an approximately 15-foot-deep under-construction culvert on the roadside.
The culvert, located in front of the Tonk Transport Department (RTO) office, had a mesh of iron rods laid out, which likely prevented a more severe outcome. Fortunately, all five people in the car, including two young children, escaped with their lives.
Eyewitness Accounts and Rescue Efforts
According to eyewitnesses, the car went out of control and fell directly into the culvert, resulting in significant damage to the front part of the vehicle. At the time of the accident, the car was carrying five occupants, including the two children.
Upon receiving information about the incident, local residents immediately rushed to the spot and began relief and rescue operations without delay. With the help of the gathered people, all injured individuals were safely extracted from the vehicle and transported to Saadat Hospital in Tonk using private vehicles.
Medical Treatment and Identification of Victims
At the hospital, a team of doctors conducted thorough health examinations of all the injured and commenced necessary treatment. Among those injured in the accident was Manoj Mahar, the personal assistant of Narayan Singh, who is the brother of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Manoj Mahar was traveling from Jaipur to Kota with his family when the accident occurred.
The prompt response of the local community and the swift medical attention ensured that no lives were lost in this harrowing incident.
