Four Burnt Alive, Several Injured in Tragic Road Accident in Kutch

Kutch, August 8 – Four people were burnt alive and more than five others were seriously injured in a major road accident late Thursday night near Surajbari Bridge in Malia, Kutch. The incident occurred when a car collided head-on with a trailer, leading to both vehicles catching fire. The intensity of the crash and ensuing blaze left the occupants of the car trapped, resulting in their deaths at the scene.

Local residents immediately alerted the police and fire department. Firefighters rushed to the spot and, after considerable effort, managed to bring the flames under control. However, by the time the fire was doused, all four car occupants had perished. The fire department also released a video showing the firefighting operation in progress.

As per agency report, preliminary police investigations have pointed to overspeeding and possible negligence as the likely causes of the accident. Efforts are underway to identify the deceased, while the injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Forensic analysis is being carried out to determine the exact circumstances leading to the collision.

This tragedy comes just weeks after a similar fatal incident in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar on July 25, when a speeding Tata Safari driver ploughed into pedestrians and bikers, killing four people, including a woman, and injuring several others. At the time of that accident, the vehicle was reportedly travelling at over 100 km per hour.

Road accidents have been a recurring concern in Gujarat. Earlier this year, on March 6, three people lost their lives and 19 others were injured in Sabarkantha district when a potato-laden truck collided with a jeep.