Last Updated on 31/07/2024 by wccexam Desk
A major accident took place during the Kanwar Yatra in Muzaffarnagar, UP. One Kanwariya died and eight others were injured in this accident. Actually, the DJ and generator tied to a mini truck fell on the Kanwariyas. This truck was moving along with the Kanwariyas, which was filled with their food, drinks etc. But this accident happened due to sudden braking.
According to the news agency, one Kanwariya died and more than half a dozen were injured in the accident that took place in Ratanpuri area on Wednesday. Actually, many groups of Kanwariyas often take a truck with them, which contains their food items and other essential items. DJ and generator were also kept on this truck.
Circle Officer (CO) of the area, Gajendra Pal said, “A Kanwariya named Dinesh (24) died. The accident happened when a generator placed on a truck following Dinesh fell on him. The driver had reportedly applied the brakes suddenly. 8 other Kanwariyas were also injured in the incident. The injured have been admitted to the hospital, their condition is out of danger.
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The truck driver fled after the incident. The police is searching for him. The investigation of the case is ongoing. The death of Kanwariya Dinesh caused a furore among the family members. On the other hand, the family members of the injured are reaching the hospital to inquire about the condition of their loved ones.
Kanwariyas died in these districts too
Yesterday (30 July) two Kanwariyas died in a road accident in Bijnor district. This accident happened when Kanwariyas from Pilibhit district were going to Haridwar to collect Gangajal. During this time their vehicle collided with a stray animal. Police reached the spot and took the injured to the hospital, where doctors declared them dead.
Earlier, two Kanwariyas died in a collision with a speeding Bolero in Ghazipur. While three Kanwariyas were injured. This accident happened when the Kanwariyas were going to Baba Dham with Gangajal from Kaithi Markande Dham. Both the deceased Kanwariyas were minors.
Apart from this, three Kanwariyas have also died in the pilgrimage town of Soron in Etah. One died due to the sudden fall of DJ, while the other died due to a bike collision. Apart from this, the third Kanwariya died due to ill health.