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Three Women Killed by Car on Jaipur-Bandikui Expressway
Three women were cutting grass and clearing weeds beside an expressway in Rajasthan.
A fast-moving car hit them on Sunday afternoon.
Two women died immediately.
The third woman died while doctors were treating her.
The crash caused a very long traffic jam.
Many travelers were stuck for almost three hours.
Villagers asked the authorities to help the families.
Each family will receive money, a job opportunity for one member, and a dairy booth.
Three women clearing weeds were struck by a speeding car near Booj village on Sunday afternoon.
Two women died at the scene, while the third died during treatment.
The crash caused a traffic jam lasting nearly three hours, with queues stretching about 20 kilometres.
Villagers sought compensation, and an agreement provided Rs 17 lakh, a contractual job, and a dairy booth for each family.
Rajasthan Opposition Leader Tika Ram Jully expressed condolences, while the incident renewed concerns about roadside worker safety.
- Who
- Three women—Prem Devi Balai, Manphuli Devi Meena, and Kaushalya Balai—were killed; Rajasthan Opposition Leader Tika Ram Jully offered condolences.
- What
- A speeding car struck three women clearing weeds, killing all three and causing a major traffic jam.
- Where
- Near pillar 48.2 on the Jaipur-Bandikui Expressway near Booj village in Jaipur’s Jamwaramgarh area, Rajasthan.
- When
- The accident occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday; Tika Ram Jully issued condolences on Monday.
- Why
- The women were hit while clearing roadside vegetation; villagers sought assistance because the affected families were described as economically vulnerable.
Key facts
- Deaths
- Three women died in the accident.
- Accident time
- Around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.
- Traffic disruption
- The expressway was blocked for nearly three hours, with queues of about 20 kilometres on both sides.
- Family assistance
- The administration agreed to provide Rs 17 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased woman.
- Additional support
- One member of each affected family will receive a contractual job, and each family will be allotted a dairy booth.
- Condolence
- Rajasthan Leader of the Opposition Tika Ram Jully expressed condolences to the bereaved families.
- Safety concern
- The incident raised concerns about the safety of workers clearing vegetation along expressways.
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