Heartbreaking scenes unfolded on the Jaipur-Bikaner highway after a grisly accident killed six women and left three in grave condition. The multi-vehicle pile-up near Churu has sparked outrage over road safety lapses in Rajasthan.
Details emerged of the van carrying the women, possibly returning from a social gathering, losing control before ramming a heavily loaded truck. The force ejected some passengers onto the asphalt, while others remained pinned under wreckage.
Emergency services mobilized swiftly, deploying cranes and cutting tools to free the trapped. Despite valiant efforts, six lives could not be saved. The injured were rushed to trauma centers, where surgeons performed life-saving procedures through the night.
Forensic teams combed the site, collecting evidence amid skid marks and debris. Authorities suspect speeding and fatigue as key factors, with the truck driver abandoning the vehicle and vanishing. A manhunt is underway.
The victims hailed from agrarian communities, their deaths casting a pall over villages. Neighbors shared stories of the women’s kindness and resilience. Official condolences poured in, alongside assurances of financial aid.
Experts attribute such tragedies to deteriorating road conditions and lax enforcement. Recent monsoons have potholed the highway, turning it treacherous. Transport minister vowed audits and blackspot elimination drives to prevent recurrences.