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Father, Son Among 3 Killed in Horrific SUV-Truck Collision
12 Nov
Summary
- Three people died, including a father and his young son.
- An SUV crashed into a truck near a fuel station early Thursday.
- Five others were injured in the pre-dawn road accident.
A tragic pre-dawn collision in Aurangabad district resulted in the deaths of three people, including a father and his eight-year-old son. The accident happened around 5 a.m. near a fuel station, when an SUV rammed into the back of a truck. The severe impact crushed the SUV, trapping its occupants.
Rajkumar Chauhan, his son Ritesh Kumar, and his father-in-law Bhagwan Das were identified as the deceased. Bhagwan Das and Ritesh passed away at the scene, while Rajkumar succumbed to his injuries at Aurangabad Sadar Hospital. His wife, her brother, and the SUV driver were among the three critically injured.
The family was traveling from Varanasi to Nawada by SUV after returning from Mumbai. Locals assisted in the rescue efforts before the arrival of the police. Investigations into the exact cause of the accident are ongoing, with driver fatigue being a primary suspect.
