Seven Injured in Major Highway Pile-Up Involving Truck and Bus Near Faridabad
A serious road accident involving a truck and a Haryana Roadways bus on the Delhi-Mathura National Highway near Faridabad resulted in injuries to seven passengers on Saturday night. The collision caused significant traffic disruption on the busy highway, which was eventually cleared after the damaged vehicles were removed from the carriageway, according to police officials.
Details of the Collision and Immediate Aftermath
The incident occurred around 10 PM near the YMCA flyover when the bus was traveling from Ballabgarh to Delhi. According to eyewitness accounts and preliminary police reports, the truck broke through the central divider and crashed head-on into the oncoming bus. The impact was severe, leaving the front portion of the bus badly mangled, with passengers seated in the front bearing the brunt of the collision.
Local residents and police personnel worked together to pull the injured passengers out of the bus and transport them to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention. A crane was deployed to clear the wreckage from the road, allowing traffic to resume normal flow after the prolonged jam.
Police Investigation and Statements from Officials
Police officials confirmed that all injured individuals, including the truck driver who was also hurt in the accident, received treatment at local hospitals before being discharged. The truck driver was taken into custody after receiving first aid. Authorities emphasized that no formal medico-legal reports were filed by the hospital, and no complaints were registered with the police regarding the incident.
An investigating officer stated, "The passengers and driver sustained minor injuries, and they were all treated and discharged. We are currently examining CCTV footage from the area and verifying whether the truck driver was under the influence of alcohol or had dozed off, leading to this unfortunate accident."
Eyewitness Accounts and Ongoing Investigation
Multiple eyewitnesses reported that the truck was moving at high speed when it suddenly veered toward the divider, broke through it, and entered the opposite carriageway before slamming into the bus. Some passengers alleged that the truck driver had consumed alcohol, though police clarified that this would only be confirmed after a thorough medical examination.
In addition to checking for possible intoxication or driver fatigue, authorities are also examining whether a mechanical fault in the truck could have contributed to the accident. The investigation remains active as police work to determine the exact cause of this dangerous highway incident that endangered multiple lives.
