In a tragic incident that has shocked the residents of Jetpur, Gujarat, three young lives were lost when a speeding car collided with a railway bridge on Sunday. The devastating accident occurred near Jetalsar Junction, leaving one survivor critically injured.
The four friends were returning from the vibrant Bhavnath Mela in Junagadh, a major festival celebrated during Maha Shivratri. Thousands of devotees flock to this event, contributing to heavy traffic in the region. Police reports indicate the driver lost control while navigating the bridge, causing the vehicle to slam into its structure with ferocious force.
The impact was so severe that the car split into two pieces, scattering across the road. Muskan Bagda, 21, from Raidi village, and Arun Wala, 20, from Navagadh, died instantly at the scene. Jaydeep Chauhan, who suffered grievous injuries, was rushed to a hospital but succumbed during treatment. Amit Parmar remains in critical condition at a Junagadh medical facility.
Eyewitnesses and local residents quickly alerted authorities. Police arrived promptly, and cranes were deployed to clear the wreckage. The crash caused temporary traffic chaos on the bridge, with jams stretching across the area before being cleared.
Initial investigations point to high speed as the primary cause, exacerbated by festival-related congestion. The victims were first taken to Jetpur Government Hospital. Post-mortems have been conducted, and legal proceedings are underway.
Authorities have registered a case and launched a thorough probe to uncover all factors behind this heartbreaking tragedy. As the community mourns, calls for improved road safety measures around festival routes are growing louder.