Tragic accident at Kanpur battery factory, employee killed after being hit by uncontrolled pickup truck
A tragic accident occurred on Thursday morning at an industrial site in Kanpur's Govindnagar area. A pickup truck lost control at a battery factory, striking 47-year-old employee Ashok Katiyar while he was moving his scooter. The collision resulted in his death, and a security guard was also injured. According to Amar Ujala, local police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A distressing incident took place on Thursday morning within the industrial site number four in the Govindnagar police station area of Kanpur. An uncontrolled pickup truck struck an employee inside the premises of a battery manufacturing factory, leading to his untimely death.
According to reports from Amar Ujala, the victim has been identified as 47-year-old Ashok Katiyar. The accident occurred while Ashok was in the process of moving his scooter within the factory grounds. During this time, a pickup truck passing through the area suddenly went out of control and hit him with significant force.
The impact was severe, leaving Ashok with no chance to escape as he was crushed under the vehicle. A security guard at the factory was also injured during the incident and has been sent to a hospital for medical treatment. The accident caused immediate chaos within the factory premises.
Upon receiving information about the incident, a local police team arrived at the scene. The authorities have taken possession of the body and sent it for a post-mortem examination. Police are currently conducting further legal proceedings and investigating the role of the pickup driver.
This accident in the industrial zone has raised concerns regarding safety protocols. Factory management and the police are working to determine the exact cause behind the vehicle losing control.
The family members of the deceased have been informed, and they are in a state of deep shock. Police stated that the precise reasons for the accident will be clarified only after the investigation is complete.
The incident has become a major topic of discussion in the area, with locals expressing concern over the movement of vehicles within the factory premises.