A tragic accident on the Bareilly-Nainital Highway in the Bhojipura police station area of Uttar Pradesh took a devastating turn on Saturday night, resulting in the death of eight individuals. Reports suggest that the calamity unfolded as a dumper and a car collided head-on, leading to a fiery inferno that claimed multiple lives.
Eyewitnesses narrated the heart-wrenching incident, attributing the crash to a tyre burst in the car, causing it to collide with a dumper travelling from Uttarakhand. The impact was catastrophic, leading to a blazing explosion, shocking locals in the vicinity who immediately alerted the authorities.
Prompt action by the police ensued as they swiftly responded to the distress call. Firefighters rushed to the scene to extinguish the engulfing flames. Despite their valiant efforts, the occupants of the car faced an unfortunate fate as they were trapped inside with doors locked, succumbing to the blaze.
Officials have confirmed the death of all eight individuals in the car, revealing that the vehicle was en route from Bareilly to Baheri. Additionally, a child was among the tragic fatalities. Meanwhile, the two occupants of the dumper sustained critical injuries and are undergoing medical treatment.
The local Special Superintendent of Police (SSP) revealed that the police took custody of the deceased bodies, dispatching them for post-mortem examinations. Authorities are yet to disclose further details surrounding the distressing incident.
The sorrowful episode has left the region in mourning, and further investigations are anticipated to shed light on the circumstances leading to this devastating collision. The tragic loss of lives serves as a grim reminder of the perils of road accidents, urging for heightened caution and safety measures on highways.
