At least 19 killed, six others injured after a truck overturned in Gujarat's Bhavnagar; PM Modi condoled

Gandhinagar, May 19: At least nineteen people were killed including 16 labourers and three children while six others were injured after a truck overturned on a highway in Gujarat's Bhavnagar on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and many other state ministers offered their condolences to the family of victims.

 

PM Modi, who is on a day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir in a tweet said, “My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives due to an accident near the Bhavnagar - Ahmedabad Highway in Gujarat. I pray that those who have been injured in the accident recover at the earliest.”

While Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani in a tweet said, “Saddened by the loss of lives due to a road accident near Bhavnagar - Ahmedabad Highway. May those who have been injured recover at the earliest. I pray for the departed souls. Om Shanti.”

Notably, a cement-laden truck carrying 25 people overturned after a driver lost his control while taking a turn in high speed. In this unfortunate incident, 19 people were killed including 12 women and three children. The truck was coming from Pipavav Port in Bhavnagar when the tragic accident took place. The injured were immediately transported to the nearby hospitals.

Ahmedabad Superintendent of Police RV Asari said, "There were 25 labourers travelling in the truck. The vehicle turned turtle early morning and 19 labourers were crushed to death." "The accident seems to have taken place as the driver of the truck lost control over the vehicle. The driver fled from the accident site. Police have formed teams to look for him," Asari added.