Fortuner Driver Drags Motorcycle 200 Meters in Garba Return Accident, Claiming Three Lives; Multiple Number Plates Discovered Inside
In a tragic incident near Khimat in the Dhanera district of Banaskantha, a Fortuner car collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the deaths of three young men. One other young man was injured and has been taken for treatment. The accident was so severe that the front part of the Fortuner and the motorcycle’s wheels were damaged.
The car involved in the accident did not have a number plate attached. However, three number plates with the same number were found inside the car, raising questions about the incident. The police are currently conducting further investigations into the matter.
Accident Occurs While Returning from Garba
In a tragic incident while returning from a Garba event, Mahipat Singh Vaghela, Pankaj Singh Vaghela, Yogendra Singh Vaghela, and Mahavir Singh Vaghela from Ghada village in the Disa taluka of Banaskantha district were involved in a serious accident.
The four friends had traveled to Khimat village to enjoy the Garba festivities and were returning to their village around 11:30 PM when a Fortuner car, coming from the opposite direction, collided with them near the Ummedpura Patia in Khimat village.
The impact of the collision was so severe that three young men lost their lives at the scene, while the fourth was injured and rushed for treatment.
Names of the Deceased and the Injured
Deceased:
- Mahipat Singh Bhajusing Vaghela
- Pankaj Singh Dahrusing Vaghela
- Yogendra Singh Vijusing Vaghela
Injured:
- Mahavir Singh Dadusing Vaghela
Fortuner Driver Drags Motorcycle for 200 Meters
The driver of the Fortuner car, traveling at high speed, collided with the motorcycle and dragged it for 200 meters. Mahavir Singh, who was riding the motorcycle, was thrown off upon impact. The other three young men were also dragged along with the motorcycle, suffering severe injuries that led to their deaths at the scene.
Video of Alcohol Bottle Found in Fortuner Goes Viral
It has come to light that two individuals were inside the Fortuner car involved in the accident near Khimat, Dhanera, and they fled the scene after the incident. Viral videos from the accident show an alcohol bottle lying inside the Fortuner car.
However, the Superintendent of Police stated that there is no evidence to suggest that the Fortuner was being used for alcohol trafficking. The car has been seized, and the authorities are actively pursuing the suspects.
No Number Plates Found on the Car Involved in the Accident
The collision between the Fortuner and the motorcycle was so severe that the front wheels of the car were dislodged, and the motorcycle was shattered into pieces. Notably, the Fortuner did not have any number plates attached. However, three number plates with the number GJ10 CN 5355 were discovered inside the vehicle.