Tragedy struck Sector-49 in Noida when a speeding Mahindra Thar SUV rear-ended an e-rickshaw, critically wounding four occupants. The Monday mishap, mere steps from a hospital gate, exposed glaring road safety gaps.
Witness accounts paint a harrowing picture: the luxury SUV hurtled forward, brakes failing at the crucial moment. The e-rickshaw crumpled like paper, spilling its riders—Rajesh, Anup, Rakesh, and Omprakash—onto the asphalt in pools of blood.
Immediate response from locals and police prevented worse outcomes. The wounded were ferried to emergency care, where surgeons are working overtime. Doctors warn of potential long-term complications for the severely hurt.
The driver faces interrogation after being apprehended at the spot. Cops suspect over-speeding, with traffic cams under scrutiny. The blockage caused hours-long delays, amplifying commuter woes.
Community leaders decry the pattern of careless driving in high-traffic zones. ‘Install rumble strips and ramps now,’ they urge. As legal proceedings kick off, this incident serves as a stark reminder: one moment’s lapse can shatter lives forever.