Jhabua, August 29: A severe road accident occurred on the access road to the Delhi-Mumbai eight-lane expressway near Thandla in Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday night. A truck collided head-on with a pickup vehicle, resulting in both vehicles catching fire.
According to reports, the truck was heading towards the Delhi-Mumbai expressway when it collided violently with an oncoming pickup. The impact was so intense that flames engulfed both vehicles within moments, creating chaos at the scene.
The pickup driver did not have a chance to escape and was trapped inside, succumbing to the fire. The deceased has been identified as Teru Khima Bhavar, a resident of Miyati.
Following the accident, the truck driver fled the scene. Local residents alerted the police, who arrived promptly to manage the situation. They ensured traffic flow was restored and initiated a case regarding the incident, launching a search for the absconding truck driver.
Local residents expressed concerns over the narrow width of the expressway access road, which complicates vehicle movement and raises the risk of accidents. They noted that frequent incidents on this route have heightened anxiety among the community. The pickup driver tragically lost his life due to being trapped and burned in the vehicle.
Residents are urging the authorities to widen the access road, improve traffic management, and implement necessary safety measures to prevent future accidents. The police are currently investigating the case and continuing their search for the truck driver.
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