A private bus traveling from Junagadh to Surat overturned in the early hours of Thursday morning, leaving ten passengers injured. The accident took place on National Highway 48 near Karjan in Gujarat's Vadodara district.
Chaotic Scene as Sleeping Passengers Awaken to Crash
The bus was carrying approximately thirty people when the driver reportedly lost control. According to initial information, the driver was forced to make a sudden maneuver to avoid colliding with a truck that was parked by the roadside near a turn. This caused the bus to hit the road divider and subsequently turn turtle.
Most of the passengers were asleep at the time of the incident, leading to panic and chaos inside the overturned vehicle. The disoriented travelers found themselves trapped, unable to exit quickly. In the confusion, some resourceful individuals broke the emergency exit windows to create an escape route.
Local Response and Medical Aid
Alert locals who witnessed the accident or heard the commotion rushed to the site to provide immediate assistance. They played a crucial role in helping passengers out of the bus and promptly informed the police and emergency services.
All the injured individuals were transported to the city's SSG Hospital for medical treatment. The condition of the injured passengers is currently being assessed, and authorities are investigating the exact sequence of events that led to the driver losing control.
Ongoing Investigation and Road Safety Concerns
The accident on this busy national highway has once again brought road safety issues to the forefront. Incidents involving improperly parked vehicles on highways, especially near turns, pose a significant risk. Police are likely to examine the role of the parked truck in this incident.
This early morning mishap disrupted traffic on NH-48 and serves as a stark reminder for both drivers and transport operators about the dangers of fatigue and the critical importance of adhering to safe parking regulations on high-speed corridors.
