Road accident

In Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri, a cab overturned near Magi Mohre, injuring eight persons travelling in the car. Reportedly, the can was on its way from Bufliaz to Rajouri. Following the incident, the injured persons were rushed to the hospital for treatment, and are reportedly in a stable condition. Sub divisional police officer of Thanamandi Imitiaz Ahmed said that a case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.

In Karnataka’s Bangalore, a 23-year-old girl after accidentally coming in contact with a live wire, died on September 6. The victim identified as Akhila, was returning home from work when her scooty skidded in a waterlogged road. When she attempted to grab an electric pole, she was electrocuted. The family of the deceased blamed the BBMP and the administration for improper handling for electricity and other systems.

Near Karnataka’s Bangalore, on the national highway, a cruiser jeep collided with a truck killing nine persons and leaving 11 others injured, on August 25. The accident occurred near the city of Tumkur, around 70 kms from Bangalore. Reportedly, the jeep was carrying daily wage workers, and was on its way to Bangalore. The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment.

In Rajasthan’s Pali district, a tractor trolley and a truck rammed into each other resulting in a terrible accident in Sumerpur area, on August 20. The accident has left at least 25 injured and five dead. Following the accident, ambulances rushed to the spot, and the injured have been shifted to a hospital. PM Modi expressed his grief over the incident, and wished for a speedy recovery of the injured.

In West Bengal's Cooch Behar district, a pickup van got electrocuted on August 1, resulting in the death of at least 10 persons. Sixteen out of 27 passengers sustained minor injuries, due which, have been admitted to Jalpaiguri hospital for treatment. According to the police, the electrocution happened due to the wiring of the generator of the DJ system. Further details are awaited.