A tragic road accident claimed the life of a teenage girl in Prayagraj on Thursday morning. The incident, attributed to dense fog, has once again highlighted the perils of reckless driving and poor visibility on Indian roads.
Fatal Collision at Bairagipur Crossing
The victim has been identified as Savita, the 16-year-old daughter of Chhuttan Nishad. The fatal collision occurred near the Bairagipur crossing, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Mahevaghat police station in Kaushambi district.
According to police reports, the accident took place at 8:45 am. A dumper truck, moving at high speed, struck the girl. The impact was so severe that she died on the spot. Authorities have pointed to foggy weather conditions as a primary contributing factor to the tragedy.
Driver Flees, Vehicle Found Abandoned
In a callous act, the driver of the dumper did not stop to help or report the incident. Instead, he managed to escape from the scene, leaving the victim behind. This turned the accident into a hit-and-run case.
However, in a subsequent development, the police traced the vehicle involved. The dumper was later found parked near Pashchim Sarira road. The discovery of the abandoned truck is a crucial piece of evidence for the ongoing investigation to identify and apprehend the absconding driver.
Aftermath and Investigation
Following standard procedure, the police sent the victim's body for a post-mortem examination. The process is essential for legal and medical documentation of the cause of death.
This heartbreaking incident in Prayagraj raises serious questions about:
- Road safety during adverse weather like fog.
- The menace of speeding heavy vehicles in populated areas.
- The alarming frequency of hit-and-run cases and the need for stricter enforcement.
The local police are continuing their investigation, combing through evidence and likely using the recovered dumper to track down the responsible driver. The community mourns the untimely loss of a young life, cut short in a moment of preventable danger.
