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Major Road Accident on NH-48 in Duddu, Jaipur: Chemical Spill Blamed, A terrifying road accident occurred on National Highway 48 / NH-48 near Podsoli village in Duddu, Jaipur, leaving more than a dozen people injured, including 6 in critical condition.
Incident Overview:
According to Source:https://www.sangritoday.com/dudu-road-accident-car-collided-due-to-chemical-spill-12-people-seriously-injured
The accident began when a passenger car lost control and collided with a trailer, due to a chemical spill on the road. After the initial impact, seven other vehicles collided, resulting in a massive pile-up.
Local eyewitnesses said that many of the people involved were office-goers on their morning commute. The road had been slippery for months due to a chemical spill from a tanker that overturned earlier, but the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) allegedly failed to clean it up.
Aftermath:
- A long traffic jam formed on the highway.
- Damaged vehicles were cleared with the help of a crane.
- The injured were rushed to the nearest hospital.
- An investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause.
Reported Outcomes:
- 6 people are critically injured.
- Some may suffer permanent disabilities.
- Multiple vehicles damaged, causing significant property loss.
- Victims are mentally and financially traumatized
- Dozens of people couldn’t reach the hospital on time.
What are the Probable Causes of this Accident:
- Over-speeding by drivers
- Trailer not parked in designated areas
- Chemical spillage from a previous tanker accident
- Vehicles not maintaining safe following distance
- Drivers ignoring the speed limits
- Lack of road maintenance and cleaning by authorities
- Drivers in a hurry, ignoring traffic safety norms
- Other unverified reasons (under investigation)
Message to the Public:
We can report and discuss this tragedy, but we can’t undo the damage. For the families affected, this pain will never fade. Some will carry the physical and emotional scars for life.
Let’s learn from this tragedy:
Drive safe. Stay alert. Respect traffic rules.
A few seconds of carelessness can cost a lifetime of pain.
saferoadlife.
