In breaking news, a severe accident occurred in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, late Thursday night, claiming the lives of five people and leaving several others injured. The tragic incident took place on the Lucknow Mahmoodabad road in Inayatpur village, approximately 533 kilometers from the state capital, Lucknow.
The injured people were sent to the district hospital for medical treatment
Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh: The accident reportedly involved a speeding car that first collided with an e-rickshaw and then rammed into another car coming from the opposite direction. Eyewitnesses described the impact as so severe that one of the cars was thrown into a nearby pond.
Authorities and police quickly mobilized after receiving information about the crash, rushing to the scene to begin relief and rescue efforts. The injured were swiftly transported to the district hospital for immediate medical attention. Their conditions are reported to be critical.
Police Statement on Barabanki Crash
“A car collided with an e-rickshaw late night. When the police team reached the spot, a car which had fallen into a pond beside the road, was taken out and rescued people were immediately sent to the hospital. Police officials from Deva, Baddupur, Kursi, Fatehpur, Jahangirabad and Satrikh police stations are deployed at the hospital and at the spot,” said Superintendent of Police Dinesh Kumar Singh in a statement.
District Magistrate’s Comments
“Three vehicles met with an accident in which five people were killed. The condition of three people are critical and they are being treated in the district hospital. All those who died in the accident were residents of Umra village under Kursi police station area,” stated Barabanki District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar.
The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examinations, and the police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Eyewitness Account of Barabanki crash
Local residents who witnessed the accident expressed their shock and horror at the scene. “The car was going really fast when it hit the e-rickshaw. It then collided head-on with another car. The impact was so strong that one of the cars went airborne straight into the pond,” a local villager said.
People passing by on the road also contributed to the chaos, with some vehicles reportedly running over the victims. This added to the gravity of the situation and made the rescue efforts even more challenging for the authorities involved.
Rescue Operations Underway
Upon receiving the distress call, authorities swiftly moved into action. Multiple police stations including those in Deva, Baddupur, Kursi, Fatehpur, Jahangirabad, and Satrikh mobilized their resources to handle the crisis. The immediate focus was on rescuing and transporting the injured to the hospital.
“Police and emergency services have done a commendable job in managing the crisis,” said a local resident. “The situation could have been far worse if not for their prompt response.”
Ongoing Investigation
While initial reports suggest speeding as a key factor in the tragic collision, the police are conducting a thorough investigation. “We are looking into all possible angles – whether it was just speed or other factors like driver negligence or mechanical failure,” a police official involved in the investigation stated.
Community Response
The local community has been deeply affected by this tragedy. Many people have come forward to donate blood for the injured and provide support to the families of the deceased. Social media platforms are also flooded with condolences and calls for stricter traffic regulations to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Medical Update
As of now, the condition of three injured individuals remains critical. They are receiving intensive care treatment at the district hospital. The medical staff is doing everything within their power to stabilize their condition.
