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A devastating road accident occurred on the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway near Bas Village, Haryana, on April 26th Saturday Morning,. As a result Six road sanitation workers lost their lives, and five others sustained serious injuries while performing routine road maintenance on the Expressway.
The accident took place around 10:00 AM ,Saturday morning . The workers were engaged in daily expressway maintenance when a pickup van, en route from Delhi to Haryana, collided with them. The impact was severe, resulting in the immediate death of six workers and injuries to five others.
After the incident, the driver fled from the accident spot. Upon receiving the message, police arrived at the incident spot, sent the deceased for post-mortem, and transported the injured to a hospital for treatment, the vehicle has been seized, A case has been registered an dunder investigation
Consequences of the Incident:
- Six workers who left for work never returned.
- Five workers are currently hospitalized.
- The deceased include both skilled and unskilled regular workers.
- Six families have lost a mother, father, brother, or son.
- Five families now face emotional trauma and financial strain due to medical expenses.
- The road was covered in blood and human remains.
- The horrifying scene was visible to bystanders.
- Traffic was briefly blocked but resumed shortly after.
What Are Possible Causes of the Accident?
- Was the pickup van overspending?
- Did the driver attempt an unsafe overtake from the left?
- Was the driver under the influence of alcohol?
- Was the driver engaging in reckless road competition?
- Were the workers lacking proper safety measures on the road?
- Were they working too close to the active traffic lane?
- Were there no road barricades, reflective jackets, or other safety equipment in use?
- Could there have been other contributing factors?
Aftermath & Reflection:
This tragic accident resulted in the loss of six lives and left five injured. While vehicles can be repaired, human life cannot be replaced. A single mistake on the road can cause irreversible damage—there are no shops or manufacturers that can rebuild a human life or body part. But for vehicles, there are thousands of parts, mechanics, and solutions available.Also Read – Drive Safe
Road Safety Tips:
- Drive slow, stay safe.
- Avoid overtaking from the left.
- Always use proper safety equipment and take precautions when working on roads.
- Wear safety gear while driving or working.
- Never drive under the influence of alcohol.
- Avoid driving when fatigued.
Drive Safe. Stay Safe.
Value every life on the road.
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