Tragic Road Accident in Sonia Vihar, Delhi Claims Three Lives

Devastating Collision in Delhi

Delhi. A tragic road accident occurred early Thursday morning in Sonia Vihar, located in the northeastern part of the capital. A dumper collided violently with an auto-rickshaw filled with passengers near Pushta Number 5. This unfortunate incident resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including a newborn baby, while five others sustained injuries. Notably, a three-year-old girl traveling in the auto emerged unscathed.

Accident Occurred Around 5:17 AM

According to reports, the collision took place at approximately 5:17 AM near Pushta Number 5 in Sonia Vihar. The impact between the dumper and the auto was so severe that several passengers in the auto were critically injured. Following the accident, chaos ensued at the scene as local residents rushed to assist.

Fatalities Include Newborn Baby

As per the Delhi Fire Service, the injured were transported to Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital, where two unidentified men and a newborn baby were pronounced dead. In total, three lives were lost in this tragic event.

Among the injured, Raja (32) and Rakhi (30) have been identified. The identities of the other three injured individuals, which include two men and one woman, are still being confirmed.

Three-Year-Old Girl Survives

Remarkably, a three-year-old girl who was also in the auto survived the accident. Local residents and police collaborated to ensure the injured were taken to the hospital. By the time the fire department arrived, the injured had already been transported.

Police Investigating the Incident

Upon receiving news of the accident, police and fire department teams quickly arrived at the scene. The fire department dispatched two water tenders and a quick response vehicle for rescue operations. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident and gathering information related to the deceased and injured.

Concerns Over Road Safety

This tragic incident has once again raised concerns regarding heavy vehicles and road safety in the capital.