Synopsis
A serious accident occurred in Hazira, Gujarat, where a dumper collided with a public bus, resulting in one fatality and injuries to over 25 passengers. Emergency services responded rapidly to the scene to assist the injured.Key Takeaways
- One person dead and over 25 injured in Hazira accident.
- Emergency services promptly responded with ambulances.
- Investigation into the cause of the collision initiated.
- Road accidents in Gujarat increased significantly in recent years.
- Hazira is a vital industrial town in Gujarat.
Surat, Feb 6 (NationPress) A dumper collided with a public bus this morning in Hazira, Gujarat, resulting in the tragic death of one individual and injuries to over 25 passengers out of the 50 on board.
The collision's force caused both the dumper and the bus to overturn, leading to chaos at the accident scene. Local residents quickly arrived to help rescue those trapped inside the bus.
Emergency services dispatched eight 108 ambulances along with several private ambulances to transport the injured individuals to the nearest medical facility.
A local police unit promptly arrived at the location, working diligently to alleviate the traffic disruption caused by the incident.
The body of the deceased has been sent for a post-mortem, and authorities have commenced a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the accident.
Hazira, located near Surat, is a significant industrial and port town known for its economic importance.
It hosts major industries including Essar Steel (AMNS), ONGC, Kribhco, Shell, and Larsen & Toubro (L&T), specializing in sectors like steel production, petrochemicals, power generation, and shipbuilding.
In 2022, Gujarat recorded a total of 15,751 road accidents, an increase from 15,186 in 2021, leading to over 7,000 fatalities, with over-speeding being the main cause.
On average, Gujarat experienced 21 road accident-related deaths daily from 2020 to 2023.
The number of fatalities increased from 6,281 in 2020-21 to 7,656 in 2022-23, representing an 18 percent rise. In July 2023 alone, the state saw 11,678 road accidents, averaging about 18 injuries every hour.
The injury statistics are equally concerning. In the first seven months of 2024, Gujarat noted 92,983 injury cases resulting from road accidents, averaging roughly 18 injuries every hour. Ahmedabad recorded the highest injury cases, with 15,489 incidents during this timeframe.
