A catastrophic late-night road collision in the Kutch district of Gujarat claimed the lives of seven labourers and left multiple others injured. The incident took place late on the night of October 8 near RE Park in the Khavda region. A pickup utility vehicle carrying more than 15 workers was en route as the group was returning home after finishing their work. The journey took a fatal turn when the vehicle met with an accident on the roadway.
Collision Triggered During an Overtaking Attempt
According to administrative and police officials, over 15 labourers were crammed into the pickup vehicle during their return trip. The crash occurred when the driver of the pickup vehicle attempted to overtake, resulting in a violent collision with a truck. The severe impact caused absolute chaos at the scene, with cries for help drawing nearby residents and passing commuters. Locals immediately stepped in to assist the trapped and wounded passengers while alerting the local police establishment.
Casualties Sent to Bhuj for Post-Mortem as Police Probe Begins
Emergency police units arrived swiftly at the accident site to coordinate relief and rescue operations. Authorities confirmed that seven labourers succumbed to their injuries, while several surviving passengers were shifted to medical facilities for urgent care. Law enforcement took custody of the deceased and transferred their mortal remains from Khavda to Bhuj to carry out mandatory post-mortem examinations. Officials noted that this marks the first major road accident of this scale reported around the RE Park belt, and a comprehensive police investigation into the circumstances of the crash is currently underway.
Second Tragic Collision in Gujarat Following Bhavnagar Highway Crash
The tragedy in Kutch follows closely on the heels of another deadly highway disaster in Bhavnagar district on Tuesday, which also took seven lives. In that earlier accident, an SUV carrying workers heading to the Alang Shipbreaking Yard crashed directly into the rear of a parked trailer truck on a service road along the Bhavnagar-Somnath National Highway near Trapaj village. Superintendent of Police Nitesh Pandey had confirmed that six individuals died instantly at the collision site, while a seventh victim succumbed during medical treatment. Repeated incidents involving heavily packed passenger vehicles and heavy cargo carriers continue to highlight serious roadway dangers across the region.
