A truck driver fatally crushed Rajesh Prajapati, a disabled helper, under six of the truck's wheels in Uttar Pradesh during a brief incident at a toll plaza.
In a tragic incident at a toll plaza on National Highway 27 in the Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh, a 27-year-old disabled helper named Rajesh Prajapati was killed when a truck driver inadvertently ran over him. Rajesh had exited the truck to collect some materials while the vehicle was on its way to Shivpuri loaded with iron rods from Bijouli. As the truck driver activated the boom barrier without noticing that his helper was crossing in front of the truck, the horrific accident unfolded within seconds, resulting in Rajesh's death on the spot.
Witnesses reported that the entire incident transpired in a matter of just four seconds, highlighting the speed and severity of the tragic occurrence. Despite overcoming physical challenges as a disabled person, Rajesh worked hard to support his family, which came from a poor background. His untimely demise has not only left a void in his family but also raised concerns about safety standards and precautions at toll plazas across the region.
The police have since initiated a search for the truck driver who fled the scene post-accident and have sent Rajesh’s body to the medical college for the necessary legal proceedings. The incident has cast a shadow over the community, prompting discussions about the risks faced by workers in similar situations, and the need for enhanced safety protocols at toll plazas to prevent such tragic events in the future.
