A tragic series of events unfolded in Gurgaon over the weekend as two women, both named Seema, lost their lives in separate road accidents within a span of 24 hours. The incidents have highlighted ongoing concerns about road safety and reckless driving in the bustling city.
First Incident: Tractor-Trolley Collision Near Garhi Harsaru
In the first case, a 40-year-old woman named Seema died after a speeding tractor-trolley hit the motorcycle she was riding pillion near Garhi Harsaru on Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 8am as Seema, who worked at a private company in the Sector 93 police post area, was on her way to work with a relative who was riding the motorcycle.
Police reported that as they neared their workplace, the tractor-trolley struck the motorcycle from the side, causing it to skid violently. While the rider fell onto the roadside, Seema tragically fell under the tractor and was run over. The tractor driver fled the spot immediately after the collision, abandoning the vehicle at the scene.
Immediate Response and Investigation
A passer-by quickly alerted the police control room, prompting a team from Sector 93 police post to rush to the location. The injured were shifted to a local hospital where doctors declared Seema brought dead. The motorcycle rider is currently undergoing treatment for injuries sustained in the accident.
The in-charge of Sector 93 police post stated, "The woman was the mother of two children and was on her way to work. We seized the tractor, and efforts are on to identify and arrest the driver."
A case has been registered under sections 281 (rash driving) and 106 (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Authorities are intensifying their search for the absconding tractor driver.
Second Incident: Speeding Car Accident in Sector 37
In another heartbreaking incident under the jurisdiction of Sector 10 police, a 45-year-old woman, also named Seema, was killed after being hit by a speeding Hyundai Venue car in Sector 37 late on Friday evening. The victim, a native of Bihar, had just walked out of her workplace and was covering a short distance with a colleague when the accident occurred.
The car was driven by Praveen, who was leaving his office nearby. Police investigation revealed that the accused failed to control the vehicle while steering out of the premises, resulting in the collision with the woman.
Details of the Fatal Collision
SI Dharambir explained, "Seema fell on the road and the car ran over her. She was declared brought dead at the hospital, following which her body was sent to the mortuary. The body was handed over to her parents after the post-mortem on Saturday."
Police suspect that Praveen, who recently purchased an automatic vehicle, may have failed to control the speed and apply the brakes properly. The accused has been taken into custody by Sector 10 police, and further investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the accident.
Broader Implications and Community Impact
These back-to-back tragedies have sent shockwaves through the Gurgaon community, raising serious questions about road safety measures and driver accountability. The fact that both victims shared the same name adds a layer of eerie coincidence to the separate incidents.
Local residents and authorities are calling for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and better road infrastructure to prevent such fatal accidents in the future. The incidents serve as a grim reminder of the consequences of reckless driving and the importance of vigilance on busy city roads.
As investigations continue in both cases, the families of the deceased are left to mourn their devastating losses. The police have assured that all necessary legal actions will be taken against the responsible parties in these tragic road accidents.
