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Jodhpur Horror: Truck Kills Woman, Injures Husband
5 Sep
Summary
- A woman died instantly after a speeding truck ran over her motorcycle.
- Locals protested the accident by blocking a road and thrashing the driver.
- The victims were part of a group returning from a pilgrimage.
A devastating road accident occurred in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, on Friday evening when a speeding truck carrying concrete struck a motorcycle. The impact resulted in the on-the-spot death of a woman, identified as Manjesh, who was dragged approximately 10 meters by the out-of-control vehicle. Her husband, Ramniwas, sustained minor injuries in the incident.
The accident, captured on CCTV footage, incited significant public anger. Locals promptly blocked a road in protest and confronted the truck driver, resorting to physical assault before police intervention. An Assistant Sub-Inspector was instrumental in rescuing the driver, who was then taken into police custody. The situation escalated further as some individuals in the crowd set the truck ablaze, prompting a police investigation to identify those responsible.
It was revealed that the victims were part of a larger group of 20-25 devotees returning from a pilgrimage to Ramdevra. The group had reportedly lost their way, leading them to the location where the fatal collision occurred. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident and the subsequent actions of the mob.
