NOIDA: A tragic accident unfolded on a foggy morning in Noida when a car plunged into a deep pothole, claiming the life of a software engineer. The incident highlights the deadly combination of poor road conditions and extreme weather in the National Capital Region.
The accident occurred early Wednesday on a busy stretch near Sector 62. Eyewitnesses reported that thick fog reduced visibility to almost zero. The software engineer, identified as Rahul Sharma, aged 32, was driving his sedan to work when his vehicle hit a massive pothole hidden by the mist.
‘The fog was so dense you couldn’t see more than 10 feet ahead,’ said local commuter Priya Singh. ‘Suddenly we heard a loud crash and screeching brakes. By the time we reached, the car was tilted awkwardly in a water-filled crater.’
Emergency services rushed to the scene, but Sharma was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. Preliminary investigations suggest the pothole, measuring over 5 feet deep, had been reported multiple times but remained unfixed.
Rahul, originally from Lucknow, had been working with a prominent IT firm in Noida for five years. Colleagues described him as a dedicated professional and family man. His wife and two young children are devastated by the sudden loss.
This incident reignites concerns about Noida’s crumbling infrastructure. Despite repeated complaints, many roads remain riddled with potholes, especially during monsoons when they fill with water and become invisible hazards.
Local authorities have promised immediate repairs and better fog management protocols. ‘We are conducting emergency patchwork and installing warning signs,’ stated a Noida Authority spokesperson. However, residents demand permanent solutions before more lives are lost.
As winter fog continues to blanket the region, commuters are urged to drive cautiously and check road conditions. Rahul Sharma’s untimely death serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for better road maintenance in rapidly growing urban areas like Noida.
