Three died and eight others were injured when a truck loaded with cement fell on a running Vikram coming from opposite direction at Kali temple (Rishikesh), on Rishikesh- Dehradun motor road on Monday.
Rishikesh police station in-charge sub-inspector Pankaj Pokhriyal said that the accident had occurred around 12.45 pm at Kali temple, around five kilo metres away from Rishikesh town when the driver lost the control over the truck and fell on the Vikram while negotiating a sharp bend on the road. Among eight persons, two were injured seriously and they were referred to Jolly Grant Hospital from local Government hospital, he added.
Pokhriyal said that the injured persons had been admitted at Government Hospital, Rishikesh. The deceased have been identified as Vikram driver, Roshan lal, Brahamraj, resident of Rishikesh and Abhishek, resident of Majra. The injured are Anchal, resident of Majra, Abhishek, resident of Dudhilwala, Shikha and Gaurav, residents of Rani Pokhri, Deeraj, resident of Chidduwala, Roshani, resident of Dandi, Sunita Devi and Yashoda, residents of Rani Pokhri. The truck was seized. However, the driver escaped from the spot. No FIR has been reported so far. However, a team has been formed to arrest the driver.
In another incident in Rishikesh, three women were injured when they were knocked by a four wheeler which was coming backward. The driver had lost the control over the vehicle when he was climbing up the road. later, the vehicle fell into gorge and was stuck in the tree, but the driver somehow managed to save his life. The injured were admitted in the local hospital and they are reported to be out of danger.