Feb 25 • 05:20 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

Rented Thar, high speed, and a mistake! Tragic death of elderly tourist

A tragic accident in Goa resulted in the death of a 65-year-old tourist when a speeding rented SUV collided with their vehicle.

On a Monday afternoon in Asgaon, Goa, a devastating road accident shocked both tourists and locals. A rented Thar SUV, reported to be speeding, collided head-on with a car carrying a family from Bhopal. The accident claimed the life of 65-year-old Bhagatram Sharma, who was declared dead at the scene. Witnesses described the SUV as losing control and crashing violently into the tourists' car, which was completely wrecked in the front. Following the collision, chaos ensued as passersby rushed to help, pulling the injured from the damaged vehicles. While Bhagatram Sharma suffered fatal injuries, two other passengers in the car sustained minor injuries, and remarkably, a five-month-old baby remained unharmed. Local residents claimed that after the accident, young women traveling in the Thar allegedly fled the scene. This incident has raised questions about road safety and the conduct of tourists renting vehicles in Goa, prompting investigations by local authorities. The tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by reckless driving and the importance of vigilance on the roads, especially in popular tourist destinations like Goa, which see an influx of visitors unfamiliar with local driving conditions. The local community is left grieving and calling for more stringent traffic regulations to prevent such tragedies in the future.

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