Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): A tragic road accident was reported from Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur, where three, including an uncle and his 13-year-old nephew, lost their lives on Sunday afternoon.
The incident took place near Manskara village in the Sihora area of Jabalpur district. It is said that a speeding truck suddenly applied brakes on the highway, causing the bike behind it to crash into the truck.
According to information, Satyam Patel (22) from Murwara in Katni district was going to his sister’s house in Hardua Kala on a bike with his friend Shalu (Sachin Patel, 20) and his nephew Sunny Patel (13).
As they reached near Manskara square on the national highway, a truck suddenly pulled the brakes. Due to the truck's high speed, the bike could not stop in time and hit the truck from behind.
Truck driver fled the scene
The impact was severe. Satyam suffered serious injuries on head leading to his immeditae death.
Whereas, Shalu and Sunny were tossed on the road receiving serious injuries. They were rushed to Jabalpur Medical College Hospital however, died during treatment unfortunately.
The truck driver fled the scene, leaving the vehicle behind. Police have registered a case and started a search for the driver.
Road accidents on rise
As per reports, the accident adds to the growing concern over road safety in the district. While the number of road accidents has decreased since January, the number of deaths has gone up.
Regarding the same, Jabalpur police have launched new safety initiatives. Additional SP Sonali Dubey said that police will now visit government offices to raise awareness about wearing helmets. Those coming without helmets will face consequences.
Police will also conduct awareness drives in coaching centers, schools, and colleges to educate youth about traffic rules and the importance of helmets. Officials believe road safety is not just the police’s responsibility, but everyone's.
