A horrific road accident on Diwali night claimed the lives of six young men from the Hansi region of Haryana on the Panipat-Khatima National Highway near Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh. The victims, who were close friends, were traveling in a CNG car to Haridwar to perform a holy dip in the Ganges on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya. Near Jagahedi village on the highway, the speeding vehicle suddenly lost control and rammed into an electricity pole. The impact was so powerful that the pole split into two, and the car broke through nearly 10 meters of the road divider before overturning into the oncoming traffic lane. Within seconds, the vehicle caught fire, trapping all six occupants inside and causing them to be burned alive.
Details of the Fatal Crash
The severity of the collision left a 10-meter stretch of the Highway divider completely wrecked. Immediately after flipping into the opposite lane, the CNG-fitted car caught fire, leaving no opportunity for the occupants to escape. By the time commuters and emergency services reached the scene, the vehicle had been entirely gutted. Local police arrived shortly afterward to manage the site, secure the remains, and initiate legal and investigative procedures.
Victim Identification and Background
The deceased individuals were residents of Rakhigarhi and the neighboring village of Moth Luhari. The victims include 20-year-old Sahil, son of Somkumar, who worked as a driver. Aman (21), son of Ramphal, and Ajay, son of Shamsher, were residents of Moth Luhari village and were pursuing their studies. Ankit (21), son of Rajesh, was also a student who perished alongside his 23-year-old biological brother Rahul. Another victim, Ankit, son of Samunder, ran an AC and refrigerator repair business in Rakhigarhi, while Rahul worked as a gas welding mechanic outside the village.
Grief Sweeps Rakhigarhi Village
News of the tragedy reached Rakhigarhi and Moth Luhari early Monday morning, plunging the entire community into mourning. Rakhigarhi Sarpanch Bunty confirmed receiving the news in the morning, noting that four of the victims belonged to Rakhigarhi village. He mentioned that one of the young men had returned home after two months away and immediately left for the holy pilgrimage with his friends upon arrival. Grieving family members immediately set out for Muzaffarnagar to retrieve the bodies of their loved ones.
The uncle of deceased brothers Ankit and Rahul shared that his brother's two sons worked hard to support their family. They had departed around 12 PM on Sunday without leaving detailed plans at home. Rahul had arrived home during the day from his job outside the village. The sudden tragedy has devastated six families, leaving the entire area in deep sorrow.
