Tragic Truck Accident Claims Seven Lives in Surendranagar, Gujarat
Seven killed after being run over by truck in Gujarat's Surendranagar
The Economic Times
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A speeding truck ran over a group of pilgrims in Surendranagar district, Gujarat, killing seven people early Monday morning. The victims were part of a procession walking to a temple when the truck struck them, with the driver fleeing the scene.
- 01Seven people were killed in a truck accident in Surendranagar district, Gujarat.
- 02The victims were pilgrims walking to Bahucharaji temple.
- 03The accident occurred around 1:30 am on the Lakhtar-Viramgam highway.
- 04Four of the deceased were women.
- 05The truck driver has not been apprehended yet.
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In a tragic incident early Monday morning, seven people were killed when a speeding truck ran over a group of pilgrims in Surendranagar district, Gujarat. The accident took place around 1:30 am on the Lakhtar-Viramgam highway, where the victims were walking to the Bahucharaji temple as part of a religious procession. Among the deceased, four were women, and the driver of a dumper parked on the roadside was also killed. The truck, reportedly driven recklessly, struck the devotees from behind, leading to multiple injuries, though the exact number of injured individuals is still unclear. The truck driver fled the scene, and police are actively working to locate him.
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This tragic event highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians, especially during religious processions, and raises concerns about road safety in the area.
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