A tragic hit-and-run incident took place in Haryana's Rohtak district near Shimli village along the Jhajjar-Rohtak road, claiming the lives of three workers and severely injuring another. The victims were busy replacing a punctured tyre on the roadside when a fast-moving, uncontrolled car crashed into them before the driver fled the scene immediately after the collision.
Fatal Collision During Roadside Wheel Replacement
The four workers, employed at a local tent business in Rohtak, were traveling along the Jhajjar-Rohtak route when their vehicle suffered a sudden tyre blowout. To resolve the issue, they parked on the side of the road and began changing the damaged wheel. While they were working, an oncoming speeding car lost control and rammed violently into the group. The impact proved fatal on the spot for three of the workers, while the fourth sustained severe fractures, including a broken arm. The injured worker was immediately rushed to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGI) for emergency medical treatment.
Sole Breadwinners Lost, Leaving Families in Distress
All three deceased workers were the sole income earners for their respective households, leaving their dependents facing acute financial hardship. The deceased have been identified as Nagendra from Mainpuri in Uttar Pradesh, Mukesh from Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh, and Bhola, a resident of Rohtak. The tragedy is especially devastating for Nagendra's family, as his father and brother had passed away earlier, leaving behind only his mother. Their surviving coworker Manoj stated that they all worked together and were simply trying to fix the tyre when the reckless driver struck them down.
Police Investigation and Search for the Fleeing Motorist
Upon receiving notification of the crash, police personnel arrived at the scene, secured the area, and sent the bodies for post-mortem examinations. Following the completion of legal formalities, the remains were handed over to the grieving relatives. Police official Ashish confirmed that a formal case has been registered against the unidentified fleeing driver. Law enforcement teams have launched an active search operation to track down the suspect, with authorities assuring that the driver will be apprehended soon.
