Jaipur/Dungarpur: In a heartbreaking turn of events, four people lost their lives and eight others were injured while trying to help victims of a road accident in Rajasthan’s Dungarpur district, late Saturday night. The tragic incident occurred around 11:30 PM near the Pindawal Hilawadi bus stand under the Sabla police station limits, according to local authorities.
🚨 What Happened
According to Sabla Station House Officer (SHO) Raghuveer Singh, the sequence of events began when a jeep carrying a family returning from a wedding veered off the road, leaving a few occupants with minor injuries.
As locals gathered to help and transfer the injured into an ambulance, tragedy struck.
“While the rescue efforts were underway, a speeding truck lost control, crashed into an electricity pole, and then ploughed into the crowd standing at the scene,” SHO Singh said.
The impact was devastating — three motorcycles were crushed under the truck, and several bystanders were struck with force.
Casualties and Rescue
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Four individuals were declared dead on arrival at the Sagwara hospital in Dungarpur.
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Eight others sustained various injuries and are currently undergoing treatment.
Victims Identified
The deceased have been identified as:
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Luvji Patidar
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Dayalal Patidar
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Savita Patidar
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Bhavesh Patidar
All of them had stopped to assist the jeep accident victims and were returning from the same wedding function.
A Tragic Reminder
This incident underscores the dangers faced by Good Samaritans on Indian roads, even while performing acts of kindness. Police have assured a thorough investigation and are working to identify the truck driver responsible for the crash.
