Bareilly Tragedy: 8 Lives Lost in Car-Dumper Collision, Central Locking Impedes Escape
In a grievous incident on Saturday night near Bhojipura in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, eight individuals tragically lost their lives in a collision involving a car and a dumper on Nainital Highway. The unfortunate incident unfolded when a speeding Ertiga car lost control, breached the divider, and entered the opposite lane. Subsequently, an oncoming dumper collided with the car, resulting in the loss of lives.
Details Emerge of High-Speed Impact and Fatal Consequences
In the aftermath of the devastating collision on Nainital Highway near Bhojipura in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, additional details have emerged regarding the severity of the incident. The collision occurred when a high-speed dumper, traveling at full speed, collided with an Ertiga car, resulting in the tragic loss of eight lives.
The impact of the collision was so intense that it caused the dumper to overturn the car, propelling it approximately 15 to 20 meters. Subsequently, an explosive event unfolded, engulfing both the car and the dumper in flames.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ghul reported that the car’s central locking system posed a significant challenge for the occupants to exit promptly. Tragically, none of the individuals inside the car were able to escape, and all occupants succumbed to the fire, resulting in a heart-wrenching loss of seven youths and a child.
Tragic Collision Claims Lives of Wedding-Goers Returning from Bareilly Celebration
The somber incident near Bhojipura in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, involved a group of individuals returning from a wedding ceremony in the city. The group, comprising relatives and friends, had attended the wedding of Uwais from Jam Maholla in Behedi, which took place at Faham Lawn in Bareilly on Saturday.
The vehicle in question, an Ertiga car, had been booked by Furka, a relative residing in the vicinity. The car, owned by Sumit Gupta, who is employed in the travel business, was utilized for the journey to and from the wedding ceremony. The group, led by Furqan, had traveled to Bareilly in January to participate in the joyous occasion.
Having joyously attended the wedding, the group commenced their journey back at 11 pm, unaware of the tragic events that would transpire later in the night. The collision, involving the Ertiga car and an oncoming dumper, resulted in a devastating outcome, claiming the lives of all occupants of the vehicle.
Preliminary Investigation Suggests Burst Tyre as Possible Cause in Fatal Bareilly Collision
In the ongoing investigation into the tragic collision near Dabhaura village, approximately 2 km from Bhojipura police station, initial findings indicate that the car may have gone out of control due to a suspected burst tyre. According to police reports, the suspects were traveling by car when, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the vehicle lost control, breached the divider, and collided with an oncoming dumper. The impact of the collision was exacerbated by the dumper’s high speed, resulting in severe damage to the front end of the car.
While authorities suspect a burst tyre as a potential cause, the investigation is impeded by the extensive damage incurred during the subsequent fire, making it challenging to definitively determine the circumstances leading to the loss of control. In addition to the burst tyre hypothesis, investigators are also considering the possibility that the driver may have lost control due to shock, further complicating the determination of the exact cause.
As investigators diligently work to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the collision, it remains a priority to ascertain the root cause of the tragedy. The community awaits the conclusive findings of the investigation, hoping for a clearer understanding of the factors contributing to this unfortunate incident.
High-Impact Collision Shatters the Night, Bystanders Unable to Rescue Victims
In the aftermath of the collision between the Ertiga and the dumper near Bhojipura in Bareilly, the impact was so severe that the ensuing explosion jolted people from their sleep. The resounding noise prompted residents living along the highway to rush out of their homes, only to witness a scene of intense flames emanating from the engulfed car and dumper.
Eyewitnesses, compelled to act by the urgency of the situation, attempted to rescue the occupants trapped within the vehicles. However, the intensity of the flames thwarted their efforts, rendering every attempt futile. Distraught and helpless, onlookers immediately reported the incident to the local police and fire brigade.
Upon receiving the distress call, a dedicated team of police and fire brigade personnel swiftly arrived at the scene. Despite their valiant efforts, the fire had already taken a devastating toll, and all eight occupants of the car had succumbed to the flames before the blaze could be brought under control.
The severity of the incident is further emphasized by the condition of the bodies, so extensively burnt that identification posed a significant challenge for authorities. The bodies have been subsequently sent for post-mortem examination, and the investigation is actively progressing under the supervision of law enforcement.
Sole Survivors Identified from Tragic Bareilly Collision
In the wake of the devastating collision near Bhojipura in Bareilly, eight individuals managed to survive the harrowing incident. The survivors have been identified as follows:
- Irfan, son of Bhure, a resident of Mittapur
- Mohammad Arif, son of Maini
- Shadab, son of Abdul Majeed
- Asif, son of Shamim
- Aleem, son of Zahid Ali
- Job, son of Younis
- Ismail, son of Munna
- Asif, son of Yusuf
