Fatal Accident on NH-152D in Jind
Three people, including a woman, were killed and two others sustained serious injuries after a speeding canter overturned onto a car parked along the roadside on the NH-152D Highway near Lajwana village in Jind district on Saturday morning. The victims were on a pilgrimage from Karnal to the Khatu Shyam temple in Rajasthan when the tragedy occurred.
Sequence of Events
According to police, the victims' car first collided with stray cattle, prompting them to stop and inspect the damage to the bumper. While they were standing beside the vehicle, a speeding canter coming from behind rammed into the car and then overturned onto the occupants.
The three deceased were identified as Dharampal (43), Raj Kumar (50), and Sweety (40), all residents of Karnal. Two women, Neetu (40) and Ritu (40), sustained serious injuries and were rushed to PGIMS Rohtak for treatment.
Police Response and Investigation
Police reached the spot soon after receiving information and shifted the victims to Civil Hospital in Jind. A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway. The accident highlights the dangers of stray cattle on highways and the risks of stopping on busy roads.
