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Six Pilgrims Killed as Tractor-Trolley Overturns in Haryana
A tractor-trolley carrying pilgrims overturned in Haryana.
The crash happened near Pindarsi village in Kurukshetra.
Six people died, including a small child.
More than 15 others were injured.
Two injured women were said to be in critical condition.
The group was traveling to Gogamedi Temple in Rajasthan.
Pilgrims said another trolley carrying timber hit their vehicle.
Some pilgrims also mentioned that a truck may have been involved.
Police and bystanders helped rescue people and take the injured to hospitals.
Six people, including an 18-month-old child, died when a tractor-trolley overturned near Pindarsi village in Kurukshetra.
More than 15 people were injured, with two women reportedly in critical condition.
About 30 pilgrims were traveling from Kalal Majra to Gogamedi Temple in Rajasthan’s Hanumangarh district.
Pilgrims said a timber-loaded trolley hit their vehicle; some also said a truck was involved.
Police took the injured to two Kurukshetra hospitals and sent the bodies for post-mortem examinations.
- Who
- About 30 pilgrims traveling from Kalal Majra; six people died and more than 15 were injured.
- What
- A tractor-trolley carrying pilgrims overturned, killing six people and injuring more than 15.
- Where
- Near Pindarsi village in Kurukshetra, Haryana.
- When
- Thursday.
- Why
- Pilgrims said a timber-loaded trolley hit the vehicle; some also reported possible involvement of a truck.
Pilgrims’ Account
Unconfirmed Cause
What caused the overturning
Pilgrims’ Account
Some pilgrims said a trolley loaded with timber struck their vehicle, causing it to overturn.
Unconfirmed Cause
Other pilgrims said a truck was also involved, while the police account cited in the report did not specify the confirmed cause.
Key facts
- Deaths
- 6
- Injuries
- More than 15 people
- Critical condition
- Two injured women
- Travel route
- Kalal Majra to Gogamedi Temple in Rajasthan’s Hanumangarh district
- Crash location
- Near Pindarsi village, Kurukshetra, Haryana
- Rescue response
- Bystanders helped free people trapped beneath the overturned trolley
- Police action
- The injured were taken to two hospitals and the bodies were sent for post-mortem examinations
Sources
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