Tragic Road Accident in Muzaffarnagar Claims Three Lives, Sparks Protests
Family of three killed in Muzaffarnagar crash
Hindustan Times
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A tragic road accident in Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India, resulted in the deaths of a family of three—Rajkumar, Mahendra, and their son Sonu—after a tractor-trolley collided with their motorcycle. The incident led to protests by villagers demanding compensation and action against the driver.
- 01Three family members were killed in a road accident in Muzaffarnagar district.
- 02The accident involved a tractor-trolley and occurred while the family was traveling on a motorcycle.
- 03Villagers protested, demanding compensation and the arrest of the driver.
- 04Authorities assured protesters of legal action against the responsible parties.
- 05Police have formed teams to apprehend the driver who fled the scene.
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A devastating road accident in Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India, on Saturday claimed the lives of three family members: Rajkumar (58), his wife Mahendra (55), and their son Sonu (28). The family was traveling on a motorcycle on the Phalavda–Khatauli road when they were struck head-on by a speeding tractor-trolley loaded with bricks. Despite immediate medical attention at the Community Health Centre in Khatauli, all three succumbed to their injuries. The incident sparked outrage among villagers, who blocked the Khatauli–Phalavda road, demanding compensation for the victims' families and the arrest of the driver. Protests escalated, leading to confrontations with police. Senior officials intervened, assuring the crowd that their demands would be met and that strict legal action would be taken against the driver. Police have since seized the tractor-trolley and are actively searching for the driver, who is currently at large.
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The accident has deeply affected the local community, leading to demands for better road safety measures and accountability for reckless driving.
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