Runaway Truck Tragedy in Banda Leaves Six Dead

A tragic accident in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in six fatalities when a truck ran over several people. The incident began when the vehicle struck a retired teacher, sparking a chain of events. The driver is currently at large, while four injured are receiving medical care.

Runaway Truck Tragedy in Banda Leaves Six Dead
SDRF team conducting rescue operation after truck accident in Uttarakhand's Tehri Garhwal (Photo/ANI)
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A devastating accident unfolded in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, when a truck plowed through a group of people, resulting in six deaths and leaving four others seriously hurt. The incident occurred near Bisanda town as reported by local authorities.

The chaos began when the sand-loaded truck hit Rameshwar, a 61-year-old retired teacher, leading to multiple casualties. Following this, the truck driver, trying to evade capture, sped towards Bisanda town, colliding with an e-rickshaw near Nathoo Talab, killing four passengers on the spot.

Among the deceased e-rickshaw passengers were Mamta, Rakesh, Shahbaz, and Naveen, all from Kurrahi village. Meanwhile, Sohan Lal, who was critically injured, later passed away in the hospital. A search is ongoing for the absconding driver, with a three-month-old baby girl among those injured and still hospitalized.

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