Three people of the Kohli community, including two women, were killed in a collision between a speeding dumper truck and a motorcycle rickshaw near Satellite Town in the Digri area. Four others were seriously injured in the tragic accident, raising concerns about road safety in the area.
The deceased have been identified as Vikram Kohli, Ms. Ratni, Shoni Kohli, and Hemro Kohli, residents of nearby village Deh 164. Despite the immediate implementation of emergency measures at the Civil Hospital Digri, due to the absence of Rescue 1122 services, local residents themselves transported the injured to the medical facility.
The injured include Vanesh Kohli, Jenny Kohli, and Rajesh Kohli, whose condition is said to be critical. Due to their severe injuries, medical experts have recommended transferring them to Hyderabad for advanced treatment.
Meanwhile, Digri police have taken the dumper truck and its driver into custody. Initial investigations indicate a head-on collision between the truck and the motorcycle rickshaw, raising questions about road conditions and vehicle speeds in the area.
This tragic incident has cast a shadow over the local community, where families are mourning their loss and demanding better emergency response mechanisms and stricter enforcement of traffic laws to prevent future tragedies.