A family died after an uncontrolled car entered a field along the Mathura-Bareilly Highway, while the driver fled. (Prem Kaushik)
Mathura: A tragic road accident on the Mathura-Bareilly Highway on Thursday claimed the lives of three members of the same family after a speeding car went out of control and entered a roadside field in the Raya police station area. The victims, belonging to three generations of one family—a grandson, his father and grandfather—died at the spot.
According to eyewitnesses, the three men were working in the field, where they were constructing a shrine dedicated to local deities. During this time, a car travelling along the highway suddenly lost control, veered off the road and entered the field, hitting all three.
The impact of the collision was severe, leaving the three men with no opportunity to escape. All three succumbed to their injuries at the scene.
The incident triggered panic and commotion in the area, with nearby villagers rushing to the spot after hearing about the accident. News of the deaths of three members of the same family plunged their relatives into grief and mourning.
The car driver reportedly abandoned the vehicle and fled from the scene following the accident. The incident also sparked anger among local residents.
After receiving information, a team from Raya Police Station reached the accident site and inspected the scene. Police took custody of the three bodies, completed the required inquest proceedings and sent them for post-mortem examination.
The police have launched a search for the absconding car driver. The incident has left the entire area mourning the loss of three generations of the same family.
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