A horrific road accident in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, claimed six lives and left several others critically injured on Thursday night. The mishap occurred when a speeding car lost control and collided with a tree near Shane Gul Garden on the Tanakpur Highway in the Neuria police station area.

The victims, including a 10-year-old child and a woman, were returning from a wedding ceremony. The impact was so severe that the car was completely mangled, and rescuers had to cut through the wreckage to retrieve the passengers.

Details of the Incident

Accident Site: Near Shane Gul Garden, Tanakpur Highway, Pilibhit district. Vehicle Involved: An Ertiga car carrying 12 people. Casualties: Deaths: 6, including a child and a woman. Injured: 6, all in critical condition. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud crash as the car slammed into the tree. Locals rushed to help but were unable to rescue the passengers due to the extent of the damage.

Rescue Operations

The police arrived promptly and used cutting tools and a JCB machine to free the trapped passengers. Four passengers were declared dead on the spot, while two others succumbed to injuries at the hospital. The remaining six passengers were rushed to a higher medical center for treatment due to their critical condition. CMS Rama Kant Sagar of the hospital confirmed: "Twelve people were brought to the hospital, six of whom were declared dead. Four critically injured passengers have been referred to a higher center, while two are under treatment."

The Aftermath

The victims were returning to their home in Uttarakhand’s Khateema after attending a wedding in Chandai, Pilibhit. The police have informed the victims’ families, who are devastated by the news. The tragic accident created chaos at the scene, with a crowd gathering and emotional scenes unfolding as the victims were rescued.

Possible Cause of the Accident

Preliminary investigations suggest that over-speeding was the primary cause of the accident. The driver may have lost control of the vehicle, leading to the crash. The police are conducting a detailed investigation into the incident. Meanwhile, the condition of the injured remains critical, and the death toll may rise. This accident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of speeding and the importance of road safety measures, especially during late-night travels.