Kutch: Seven workers were killed and more than 20 others injured after a truck collided head-on with a Bolero Camper carrying workers inside the Renewable Energy Park near Khavda in Gujarat’s Kutch district early Friday.
The accident took place between 3 am and 4 am on October 9, police said. The impact left the pickup vehicle severely mangled, trapping seven workers inside.
According to Khavda police station sub-inspector MB Chavda, all the victims were travelling in the Bolero Camper when the collision occurred.
How Did The Kutch Accident Happen?
The truck and the Bolero Camper were travelling in opposite directions when they collided inside the renewable energy park near Khavda.
The force of the impact severely damaged the pickup truck. Police said the seven workers trapped inside the wreckage were eventually pulled out with the help of a crane.
How Many Workers Were Killed And Injured?
Seven workers died in the accident, while more than 20 others sustained injuries.
The injured workers were taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment. Further details about the identities of the deceased and the condition of those injured were not immediately available in the initial report.
Is Police Investigating The Khavda Accident?
Police have launched an investigation into the crash and are examining whether negligence played a role in the accident.
The circumstances leading to the head-on collision are yet to be established. Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.