Rajkot – In a tragic accident near Dev Steel on the Gondal National Highway in Rajkot, four youths lost their lives early Tuesday morning. The accident occurred around 3:45 AM when a car traveling from Rajkot to Dhoraji lost control and crossed the highway divider, crashing head-on with another vehicle coming from Gondal's Sandhiya Pul Chauraha towards Gundala Square.
The collision was so violent that one of the cars overturned, jumping 10 feet from the impact, and both vehicles were completely shattered. Three of the victims, identified as Siddharaj Singh Jhala, Kripal Singh Jadeja, and two other youths, died on the spot, while the fourth succumbed to injuries at the hospital.
Local police, ambulance services, and other officials quickly arrived at the scene to manage the situation. The Rajkot Gondal National Highway, which is currently being expanded to six lanes, has become increasingly hazardous due to rain-induced potholes, leading to frequent accidents in the area.
The Gondal Police have initiated an investigation into the accident and are urging drivers to exercise caution on the highway, especially in areas under construction. The tragic loss of young lives has sent shockwaves through the communities of Gondal and Dhoraji, highlighting the urgent need for improved road safety measures.
