A devastating road mishap unfolded early Thursday on Delhi’s NH-9 in the Ghazipur police jurisdiction, where a Kia Seltos car hurtled into a stationary container truck near the MCD toll at Vinod Nagar Depot. The violent impact resulted in the immediate deaths of two women and injuries to three family members.
Responding to a PCR alert, officers secured the area and coordinated with medical teams. Deepanjali (38) and Neelam Garg (55), traveling in the car, perished due to the mangled wreckage. Driver Deepanshu Garg, accompanied by children Vivan (5) and Vashu (3), suffered injuries but are now recuperating at Max Hospital.
Detailed scene analysis by the crime branch revealed the car’s front buried deep into the truck, indicating excessive speed. Foggy weather and possible drowsiness are under scrutiny, with CCTV footages being analyzed for definitive proof.
Police have filed charges and are questioning survivors once medically fit. Families of the victims have been contacted, and bodies await autopsy. In a broader push against road fatalities, Delhi Police is ramping up patrols and public advisories on cautious driving in poor visibility.
This incident highlights ongoing challenges on NH-9, a vital corridor prone to such perils, emphasizing the need for better infrastructure, stricter regulations, and driver education to safeguard lives.