Himachal Pradesh witnessed significant reduction in road accidents and fatalities in the state during the year 2024 as compared to the previous year. Compared to the year 2023, road accidents in the state have decreased by 6.48 per cent. A total of 2107 accidents were reported in the year 2024 as against 2253 in the year 2023.
A similar road accident in Laghman province injured 10 commuters late on Friday.
Prima facie the accident occurred when a stationary auto-rickshaw was allegedly hit by an unknown vehicle from behind.
The car caught fire in the accident in which the groom, his brother, nephew and the driver were burnt alive .
Three woman, Rashmoni Sardar, Leela Let and Rakhi Sardar died on the spot while the fourth woman succumbed to her injuries at Rampurhat Medical College Hospital.
Among the injured, five individuals are reported to be in critical condition and are currently receiving intensive medical care.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while expressing his condolences on the death of people in the accident, has announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the deceased.
The SUV in which they were travelling collided head on with a brick laden dumper truck on Rawatsar-Sardarshar mega highway in the Hanumangarh district at around 11:30 last night
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also wished speedy recovery of those who got injured in the road mishap.
The multiple collision of vehicles occurred when the trolla lost its control and hit a truck approaching from the opposite direction of Shivganj town.
