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Six Dead, Three Hurt in Gujarat Highway Crash as Truck Driver Fled

Police are tracing the driver following a preliminary finding that the truck jumped the divider.

Overview

  • The collision occurred around 7 p.m. on Jan. 24 near Iqbalgadh on the Abu–Palanpur highway in Banaskantha district.
  • Nine people from Rajasthan were traveling in the SUV toward Palanpur for a medical visit, according to police.
  • A preliminary probe indicates the truck crossed the road divider before striking the oncoming SUV.
  • Inspector P. D. Gohil said the truck was abandoned at the scene and the driver escaped.
  • Three injured occupants were taken to a nearby hospital as Amirgadh police continue the investigation and search for the driver.