Family of Six Killed as Car Collides with Truck on Rajasthan Highway

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Tragedy struck on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur district, claiming the lives of six members of a family in a devastating collision between their car and a truck. The fatal incident occurred near the Banas river bridge when the family, en route from Sikar district to the Trinetra Ganesh temple in Ranthambore, encountered a truck attempting a U-turn.

CCTV footage from the expressway captured the moment of impact, revealing that the truck driver's erroneous maneuver intersected with the path of the oncoming car, resulting in a catastrophic collision. The victims, identified as Manish Sharma, his wife Anita Sharma, Satish Sharma, Poonam, his aunt Santosh, and his friend Kailash, tragically lost their lives in the accident. Additionally, two children, Manan and Deepali, sustained serious injuries in the collision.

Following the accident, authorities launched an investigation and seized the truck involved, although the driver remains at large. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Deputy Diya Kumari expressed their condolences to the bereaved families, acknowledging the gravity of the tragedy. Bhajanlal Sharma assured that all necessary assistance would be extended to those affected by the devastating loss.

"The news of the death of 6 civilians in a horrific road accident that took place on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Baunli police station area of Sawai Madhopur district is extremely sad. The concerned officials have been instructed to provide all possible help to the affected people," tweeted Bhajanlal Sharma.

Diya Kumari echoed similar sentiments, expressing sorrow over the loss of lives in the tragic accident in the Baunli police station area of Sawai Madhopur. The community mourns the loss of six precious lives and stands in solidarity with the grieving families during this difficult time.