Six People Killed and Two Injured in Head-On Car-Truck Collision in Barabanki District

A tragic head-on collision in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in six deaths and two serious injuries. The incident occurred on a bridge over the Kalyani river, highlighting road safety concerns.

A tragic accident in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in six fatalities and two serious injuries. The collision between a car and a truck occurred around 10 pm on Monday on a bridge over the Kalyani river near Kutlupur village. All those who died were passengers in the car and hailed from Fatehpur town.

The crash's impact was so intense that the car, which lacked a number plate and seemed new, was severely damaged. A crane was needed to clear it from the road. Police arrived promptly after being informed and transported the injured to a community health centre before moving them to the district hospital.

Accident Details and Investigation

Four individuals died instantly, while two others succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi, along with Superintendent of Police Arpit Vijayvargiya, confirmed the fatalities and stated that two injured individuals are receiving medical care. Preliminary findings suggest the car veered into the truck's lane, causing the collision.

SP Vijayvargiya noted, "There were eight passengers in the car. Five men and one woman have died. Two others are injured." The passengers had rented the car for an outstation trip and were returning to Fatehpur when the accident took place. The victims' identities remain unknown.

Eyewitness Accounts and Traffic Impact

Eyewitnesses reported that the truck was travelling at high speed, and its driver seemingly lost control upon spotting the approaching car, leading to the deadly crash. The police have seized the truck involved in the incident.

The accident led to traffic congestion on the bridge. Additional Superintendent of Police, North, Vikas Chandra Tripathi, mentioned that initial investigations indicate both vehicles were speeding. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examinations, and authorities are searching for the truck driver who fled the scene.

With inputs from PTI