On Rampur’s Nainital Road, a terrible traffic collision happened. An SDO of the Electricity Department’s Bolero was struck by an overturned truck carrying hay. The video became viral on social media, and the driver perished in the collision. Police are looking into the matter, which raises concerns about heavy truck safety.
Deadly Truck Accident on Nainital Road
A truck carrying grass overturns in a horrifying accident in Rampur, killing the power department driver
On Sunday night, a terrible traffic tragedy in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, stunned everyone. A truck carrying hay lost control at a bend and crashed straight over the car of a senior electrical department official, causing havoc at Pahadi Gate on Nainital Road. In addition to being terrible for a family, this collision brought up important issues about road safety.
The Moment the Accident Occurred
The instant the accident occurred, there was screaming
The vehicle was on its way to Bilaspur, according to the police. One of its wheels struck the barrier as it rounded a curve close to Pahadi Gate. The truck lost its equilibrium, flipped over, and collided with an approaching Bolero. The driver of the Bolero perished instantly as a consequence of the vehicle being totally crushed. After the disaster, hundreds of people flocked to the area.
Victim Identified and Rescue Efforts
It is thought that the Bolero that crashed belonged to an Electricity Department SDO. The driver, Firasat, a 54-year-old Gujar Tola (Thana Ganj region) inhabitant, suffered severe injuries in the collision. They tried to save him, but it was too late. The Bolero suffered severe damage, and it was very difficult to retrieve the corpse.
Chaos and Emergency Response
Panic breaks out as the bike rider barely escapes
At the moment of the collision, a cyclist riding by the truck barely avoided being struck. But there was damage to his bike. There was traffic congestion in the region as a result of the event. An ambulance, a fire department, and officers from three police stations showed up. The truck and Bolero were removed using a crane, and traffic was allowed to resume on the road.
Police Probe and Viral Video
Police are investigating the viral footage
A road safety account posted a video of the collision that quickly went popular on social media. The horrifying scenario is readily seen on the video. When Superintendent of Police Vidya Sagar came, he examined the area and issued an order for an inquiry. Police said they are looking into the truck’s load, speed, and turn safety precautions.
Renewed Concerns Over Heavy Truck Safety
The safety of big trucks is once again a source of concern
This incident serves as a reminder of the carelessness of large trucks, overloading, and the absence of safety precautions at critical junctures. Heavy truck traffic on Nainital Road, according to locals, is always dangerous. The government has stepped up the inquiry due to the gravity of the issue and plans to take further measures after the post-mortem report.
