Rajasthan: 6 killed as car hits truck taking wrong U-turn
What's the story
Six members of the same family were killed after their car collided with a truck making a wrong U-turn on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan last week. Two children were also injured in the crash. The family was en route from Sikar district to Trinetra Ganesh temple in Ranthambore when the accident took place. Authorities are currently on the hunt for the driver, who fled the scene.
Investigation update
Victims identified, truck driver on the run
The victims of the tragic accident have been identified as Manish Sharma, Anita Sharma, Satish Sharma, Poonam, Santosh, and Kailash. CCTV footage from the accident scene showed the truck making a sudden U-turn, leading to the fatal collision. The video evidence purportedly indicates negligence on the part of the truck driver. Additional SP Dinesh Kumar confirmed that efforts are underway to locate and apprehend the absconding driver using this footage.
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Here's a clip of the accident
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