6 killed after van carrying pilgrims collides with parked truck on KMP eway in Palwal
A senior police officer said that the impact of the collision was so intense that the Bolero was wrecked and several of the pilgrims were trapped inside it
Six individuals lost their lives and 14 others sustained injuries when a van carrying pilgrims collided with a parked truck on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway near Maheshpur village in Palwal on Tuesday morning. The victims were identified as Vijay Singh, Raj Kumar, Reshma Devi, Kamla Devi, Sudha, and Mahesh. The injured are currently receiving treatment at the civil hospital in Palwal.
Inspector Hari Kishan, the station house officer of Palwal Sadar police station, reported that the collision occurred around 5:30 am. The truck's driver fled the scene immediately after the accident, leaving behind the injured. Police are currently investigating CCTV footage to identify the truck's registration number and apprehend the driver.
The pilgrims, who were traveling to the Khatu Shyam temple in Sikar and Salasar Balaji temple in Churu, Rajasthan, were using the van with its rear section converted into sleeping quarters. The group had recently visited the Khatu Shyam temple in Sikar and the Salasar Balaji temple in Churu, Rajasthan, and was en route to Mathura via Palwal to visit Vrindavan when the accident occurred.
Rescue efforts were swift, with emergency vehicles, police, and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) teams arriving at the scene within minutes. Most of the deceased were found after 20 to 40 minutes of rescue efforts. Some of the injured are in critical condition and may be transferred to other hospitals for further treatment.
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