Tragic Collision in Shahjahanpur Claims Three Lives, Including a Couple
Shahjahanpur: Couple among 3 killed after dumper crashes into auto

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A tragic accident in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India, resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including a married couple, when a speeding dumper truck collided with an auto-rickshaw. Four others were injured in the incident, which occurred on the Kant-Jalalabad Highway.
- 01The accident occurred around 11 am near Kamalnainpur crossing under the Kant police station area.
- 02The deceased couple were identified as Ramkshatriya, 28, and his wife, Sunny Kumar.
- 03Injured individuals include 18-year-old Muskan and a four-year-old boy named Krishna, son of the deceased.
- 04The dumper truck driver fled the scene, and police are actively searching for him.
- 05Traffic on the Kant-Jalalabad Highway was disrupted following the collision.
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On Sunday morning, a fatal accident occurred on the Kant-Jalalabad Highway in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India, when a speeding dumper truck crashed into an auto-rickshaw carrying seven passengers. The collision resulted in the deaths of three people, including a married couple, identified as Ramkshatriya, 28, and his wife Sunny Kumar. Four others sustained injuries, including Muskan, 18, and Krishna, a four-year-old boy who is the son of the deceased couple. The accident took place around 11 am near the Kamalnainpur crossing, as the auto-rickshaw was traveling from Jalalabad. Eyewitnesses reported panic as local residents rushed to assist the trapped passengers. The injured were initially taken to the Community Health Centre for treatment and later referred to the Government Medical College for advanced care due to the severity of their injuries. The dumper truck, loaded with gravel and sand, was seized, but the driver fled the scene. Police are currently working to locate and apprehend the driver, while traffic on the highway was disrupted temporarily due to the incident.
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This tragic incident highlights the dangers of road safety in the area, potentially prompting local authorities to enhance traffic regulations and safety measures.
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