Jaipur (Rajasthan): A horrific road wrecking in the Harmada zone of Jaipur on Monday afternoon ruined the lives of many families. A speeding dumper crushed increasingly than 17 vehicles near Loha Mandi, killing 14 people on the spot and seriously injuring 13 others. Without the accident, sufferer persons were scattered on the road, vehicles were destroyed, and there was screaming. The dumper suburbanite is suspected to be drunk, due to which he ran uncontrolled for 300 meters when the brakes failed.
What is the condition of the deceased's loved one?
There was a inflowing of mourning in the Trauma Center. The crying of Ram Prasad, father of deceased Vinod, is not stopping. “Vinod used to run a grocery shop… had just gone out with a scooter…” His voice became hoarse as he said this. Thinking well-nigh the future of his two small grandchildren, his vision wilt moist. Suresh Meena's younger brother, Hariram, was in shock in this accident. Suresh of Rajdhirajpura village of Niwai was returning from Sikar without completing his work when he got the news of the wrecking on the phone. Cousin Harsahay said, “We just came to know… Now the house is deserted.” As soon as the family members arrived, their steps would stagger and their tears would not stop.
What is the reason for the accident?
Police investigation revealed that the dumper suburbanite was under the influence of alcohol, due to which the vehicle went out of control. The wrecking occurred at virtually 1 pm on Sikar Road, when traffic was normal. The dumper first hit a Swift car, then crushed bikes, cars, and a trailer in a uniting reaction. Police of the Harmada police station reached the spot and started rescue. The injured were admitted to hospitals in Jaipur, where the condition of many is critical. This is the second subsequent major wrecking in Rajasthan—15 people died in Phalodi on Sunday.
What is the leader's response?
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma described the wrecking as "extremely tragic and heartbreaking" and gave instructions for the treatment of the injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoken an assistance of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the victims and Rs 50,000 for the injured. President Draupadi Murmu expressed condolences. Former CM Ashok Gehlot moreover expressed condolences. District Collector Jitendra Soni said that 12 deaths have been confirmed; the remaining figures may increase.
What questions have been raised on road safety?
This incident is not just a game of numbers but a poignant story of wrenched families, extinguished smiles, and silent homes. This visionless chapter, which has come tween the happiness of Diwali, raises questions on the administration—is strictness stuff taken to stop drunk driving? There is a need to strengthen road safety standards, regular checking, and sensation campaigns so that such pain does not happen again. It is our prayer that the victims get justice and support.
