Feb 20 • 12:06 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

One collision and the whole family is finished, truck ran over the car, 7 dead

A horrific road accident in Gujarat claimed the lives of seven people when a speeding truck collided head-on with an Eco car.

In a tragic road accident in the Kumbh Ghat area of Kaprada tehsil, Valsad district, Gujarat, a high-speed Eco car collided head-on with a truck, resulting in the death of seven individuals. Among the deceased are five members of the same family from Amba Jungle village in Kaprada, who were traveling in the Eco car when the accident occurred. The impact was so severe that the car was completely wrecked, leading to widespread shock and mourning in the local community.

Witnesses reported that the Eco car was traveling at a reasonable speed when it encountered the truck, which was reportedly speeding around a bend. Both vehicles collided with tremendous force, leading to immediate fatalities for the occupants of the Eco car. Local authorities and emergency services arrived promptly, yet tragically, two additional individuals who were critically injured succumbed to their injuries in the hospital, bringing the total death toll to seven.

The accident has not only devastated the families involved but has also raised concerns about road safety in the area. Local citizens are urging for stricter traffic regulations and better enforcement to prevent such horrific accidents in the future. The incident has left a pall of gloom over the Kaprada area, highlighting the urgent need for safety measures on its roads.

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