A fatal car accident occurred early morning at the Thaltej underbridge in Ahmedabad, resulting in the death of a young man and injuring two women passengers. The accident involved a Kia Seltos car and a broken-down Eicher truck. The car, driven by 22-year-old Aryan Batra, was traveling at high speed from Thaltej towards ISCON on S.G. Highway when it collided with the rear of the stationary truck. The impact of the collision was severe, causing serious injuries to Aryan, who later succumbed to his injuries during treatment at Sola Civil Hospital.
The two women passengers, who were friends of Aryan, were also injured in the accident and were admitted to the hospital for treatment. They are residents of a PG hostel in Navrangpura. The driver of the Eicher truck fled the scene after the accident, leaving behind his vehicle. The police have registered a case of accidental death and have begun investigating the matter.
According to the police, the accident occurred at around 5 am when the Eicher truck had broken down in the underbridge near Gurudwara on S.G. Highway. The car, which was traveling at a high speed, was unable to stop in time and crashed into the truck from behind. The police have collected evidence from the scene and are reviewing CCTV footage to determine the cause of the accident.
The S.G. 1 Traffic Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter. The police are also trying to track down the driver of the Eicher truck, who fled the scene after the accident. The accident has raised concerns about the safety of drivers on the S.G. Highway, particularly during early morning hours when visibility is low. The police are urging drivers to exercise caution and follow traffic rules to avoid such accidents in the future.