May 26th 2024.
Tragedy struck in Rourkela as a six-month-old baby girl lost her life and her mother was critically injured in a horrific accident on Friday evening. The incident took place in Sundargarh district when a speeding truck collided with the two-wheeler they were riding on.
The woman, who was taken to VIMSAR hospital in Burla, is said to be in stable condition now. According to reports, Muni Pradhan was travelling from Bargaon to Sundargarh on a scooter with her sister. Sadly, the truck hit them near Karamdihi and then fled from the scene.
The impact of the collision was so strong that the baby girl, named Sreyansi, was thrown nearly 20 meters away from her mother's lap and died on the spot. Both the women and the baby were immediately taken to Sundargarh, where the doctors declared the child dead. As for Muni, her condition became critical and she was rushed to VIMSAR hospital in Burla, where she is now thankfully out of danger.
Sadly, this is not an isolated incident in the district. In the past six months, 18 individuals have lost their lives in accidents, while over 30 have sustained various injuries. These alarming numbers highlight the pressing need for better road safety measures. Additionally, it has been reported that in the last five months alone, 21 people have lost their lives in different types of accidents. This is a worrying trend, as the same period last year saw 24 fatalities.
The authorities must take immediate action to prevent such tragic incidents from occurring in the future. Every life is precious and it is our responsibility to ensure the safety of ourselves and others on the road. Let us hope that this heartbreaking incident serves as a wake-up call for everyone to prioritize road safety.
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