Gwalior: A painful road accident took place late night in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. On National Highway-79, a loading vehicle filled with labourers overturned after colliding with a truck coming from the front. The collision was so strong that many labourers died in the accident, while about 25 people are said to be injured. The injured have been admitted to the Trauma Center of Jayarogya Hospital, Gwalior for treatment. There was chaos at the spot after the accident.
How did such a horrific road accident happen?
According to the police, the accident happened around 12 o’clock on Sunday night. The loading vehicle full of laborers was going on National Highway-79. During this time, it had a strong collision with a truck coming from the front. After the collision, the loading vehicle overturned and the workers in it were badly trapped.
It was told that these labourers were residents of Uttar Pradesh and had come to Chanor area of Dabra area for paddy transplantation work. After the work was over, all the workers were returning back to their homes when this accident happened on the way. GeographicReference
How many people died and how many were injured in the accident?
Information about the death of many people has come to light in the accident. According to police officer Ram Mahesh Yadav, initial information had confirmed the death of five people, while about 25 laborers were injured. The condition of some other injured are said to be critical and doctors are constantly monitoring their condition.
The injured were taken out of the crashed vehicle with the help of nearby people and police. After this, everyone was taken to the Trauma Center of Jairogya Hospital, Gwalior, where their treatment is ongoing.
Is the condition of some of the injured serious?
The condition of many workers injured in the accident is said to be critical. Some injured were seen being treated on stretchers in the hospital, while many had injuries on the head and other parts of the body. Doctors are continuously monitoring the condition of the injured.
Efforts are being made by the police and administration to identify the dead and injured. Efforts are also being made to provide information about the accident to their family members.
Has the investigation started?
Police have taken possession of the truck after the accident. The truck driver is also likely to be injured and his role is being investigated. Police is busy finding out the cause of the accident.
According to the official, the workers were returning to their homes after completing work from Chanor area. During this time there was a collision between the truck and the loading vehicle. The exact cause of the accident will become clear after the investigation is completed.
What happened during the relief and rescue operations?
As soon as information about the accident was received, the police reached the spot. Passersby present nearby also helped in relief and rescue operations. The workers trapped in the vehicle were taken out and sent to the hospital.
At present, the treatment of the injured is going on and the police are collecting information related to the dead and injured. After the accident, there is an atmosphere of mourning in the entire area.
