In a shocking accident early Saturday, a speeding pick-up van plowed into three men, killing them instantly during their morning walk in West Bengal’s Malda district. The incident took place on a highway in the Harishchandrapur area, leaving the community in shock.
The pick-up van, allegedly speeding, lost control while the victims were engaged in their routine morning walk along the side of the highway. Witnesses reported that the vehicle approached at a high velocity, hitting the three men from behind without any apparent effort to slow down. The impact was so severe that all three victims succumbed to their injuries on the spot, with no chance of survival.
Following the collision, the pick-up van careened off the highway, ultimately landing in a roadside ditch. Authorities are investigating to determine if factors like driver negligence, fatigue, or potential vehicle malfunction contributed, though the driver’s condition remains unclear. The police have taken steps to recover the vehicle from the ditch and are currently working to question any witnesses in the vicinity who may have further insights into the accident.
Locals in Harishchandrapur have expressed deep sorrow and concern over the safety of morning walkers along the highway, particularly as speeding has become a common issue in the area. Community members are calling for increased enforcement of speed limits and the installation of barriers to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The accident has raised questions about road safety in the district, especially on highways with high-speed traffic. Advocates are urging authorities to review safety measures to protect pedestrians and strictly monitor speeding violations.
(By Ankita Singh, Web Team at C6N)
