A devastating road accident on National Highway 37 claimed three lives and left three others fighting for survival after a hatchback crashed into a roadside safety barrier at Khetri in Assam's Kamrup Metropolitan district on Tuesday. The victims, all belonging to the same family, were travelling from Guwahati toward Nagaon when the fatal collision took place along the highway.
Vehicle Loses Control on the Guwahati-Jagiroad Stretch
The mishap occurred along the Guwahati-Jagiroad section of the highway involving a Hyundai i10 bearing registration number AS 01 DX 566. Preliminary details indicate that the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer abruptly off the roadway and slam straight into the metal crash railing. The impact of the collision was catastrophic, driving the metal barrier through the body of the car where it remained lodged inside.
Identities of the Victims and Condition of the Injured
The three deceased individuals were residents of Nonoi, located in the Nagaon district of Assam. Authorities identified them as Ribul Ali (18), Manimai Begum (40), and Amir Uddin (40). The sheer force of the impact resulted in their deaths on the spot before medical assistance could be administered.
Three other occupants travelling in the same vehicle sustained critical injuries during the crash. They have been identified as Putumai Begum (55), ten-year-old Anichu Sultana, and Rustam. Nearby residents rushed to the scene alongside police personnel to mount a rescue effort, pulling the injured out of the wreckage and transporting them to a nearby medical facility for emergency care, where their condition remains critical.
Police Investigation Underway
While the exact cause behind the vehicle losing control has not yet been conclusively determined, initial findings suggest high speed may have played a significant role in causing the driver to lose steering authority before colliding with the railing. Police personnel have registered the case and initiated a thorough investigation to establish the precise sequence of events leading up to the tragedy.
