Tragic road accident in Sonipat, Haryana; five laborers from Pilibhit killed and seven injured
A vehicle carrying laborers from Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, to Haryana for work met with a severe accident near Kharkhoda in Sonipat. Five workers lost their lives in the early morning collision, while seven others, including the driver, sustained critical injuries. Local authorities are investigating the incident, and the injured have been admitted to the hospital for urgent medical treatment.
VIMARSHNAARAD TVLaborers from Pilibhit were traveling toward Haryana in search of employment when their journey turned into a major tragedy near Kharkhoda in Sonipat district. According to reports from the news agency, the vehicle met with a severe accident around 4:00 AM.
Five laborers died on the spot in this heartbreaking incident. Upon receiving information, local police and rescue teams rushed to the scene. The vehicle was carrying 11 laborers and a driver at the time of the crash. Seven others sustained critical injuries in the collision.
The injured were immediately rushed to a nearby health center for treatment. Doctors have stated that their condition remains critical. The administration has expressed grief over the incident and has initiated the process of notifying the families of the victims.
The accident occurred during the early hours of the morning. Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. It is not yet clear whether the accident was caused by a technical failure or if the driver fell asleep at the wheel.
Residents of Pilibhit are in shock following the news. The tragedy has cast a pall of gloom over the region as these individuals had left their homes in search of a livelihood. The administration is making every effort to provide necessary medical assistance to the injured.
Police officials present at the site stated that the damaged vehicle was removed from the road to restore traffic flow. After completing legal formalities, the bodies were sent for post-mortem examinations.
This incident highlights the need for caution on the roads, especially during long-distance travel. The police have appealed to drivers to remain vigilant to prevent such tragic accidents in the future.