VADODARA: In a horrific traffic accident between two trucks near Waghodiya Chowkdi on National Highway 48, at least 11 people were killed and 16 others injured in the early hours of Wednesday.
According to sources, the truck carrying 27 pilgrims from Surat collided with a container truck around 3 in the morning because the pilgrims’ truck was completely destroyed. Firefighters were called in to help the pilgrims get out of the truck. Sources from the fire department said that many of the pilgrims were unconscious and all were rushed to SSG Hospital.
Seven people were pronounced dead upon admission and four more later died. Among the injured are four men, five women and two children. Sources said the pilgrims were residents of the Godadara and Puna areas of Surat and had started at 11pm towards Pavagadh. After visiting the Pavagadh temple, they had planned to go further to Dakor before returning to Surat. Subsequently, some injured people were transferred to a private hospital for further treatment.
“Hospital staff are treating the injured. They were all going to Pavagadh from Surat, ”said district collector Shalini Agrawal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over a road accident in Gujarat‘s Vadodara and said that the administration is providing all possible assistance to those in need.
In a tweet, Modi said: “Saddened by the accident in Vadodara. My thoughts go out to those who lost their loved ones. Praying for the injured to recover soon. The administration is providing all possible assistance at the scene of the accident.” .
According to sources, the truck carrying 27 pilgrims from Surat collided with a container truck around 3 in the morning because the pilgrims’ truck was completely destroyed. Firefighters were called in to help the pilgrims get out of the truck. Sources from the fire department said that many of the pilgrims were unconscious and all were rushed to SSG Hospital.
Seven people were pronounced dead upon admission and four more later died. Among the injured are four men, five women and two children. Sources said the pilgrims were residents of the Godadara and Puna areas of Surat and had started at 11pm towards Pavagadh. After visiting the Pavagadh temple, they had planned to go further to Dakor before returning to Surat. Subsequently, some injured people were transferred to a private hospital for further treatment.
“Hospital staff are treating the injured. They were all going to Pavagadh from Surat, ”said district collector Shalini Agrawal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over a road accident in Gujarat‘s Vadodara and said that the administration is providing all possible assistance to those in need.
In a tweet, Modi said: “Saddened by the accident in Vadodara. My thoughts go out to those who lost their loved ones. Praying for the injured to recover soon. The administration is providing all possible assistance at the scene of the accident.” .
Saddened by the Vadodara accident. My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones. Praying for the wound… https://t.co/ONEHcTtZIq
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1605675984000
Meanwhile, Gujarat’s Chief Minister Vijay Rupani also wrote on Twitter that he spoke with the victims’ families and comforted them.
Saddened by the loss of life due to a traffic accident near Vadodara. Officials trained to do what is necessary. That those w… https://t.co/Qwmrlj79of
– Vijay Rupani (@vijayrupanibjp) 1605667064000
He also wrote: “Saddened by the loss of life due to a traffic accident near Vadodara. Officials trained to do what is necessary. May the injured recover as soon as possible. I pray for the departed souls. Om Shanti “.
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