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Former Kota councilor killed, husband injured in dumper collision while heading to temple
✍️ Amar Ujala · Kota
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 05:32 PM
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A former councilor and a woman died when a dumper struck them on a road in Kota as they were on their way to a temple; the councilor's husband sustained injuries.
Kota, Rajasthan – While traveling to a temple for darshan, a former municipal councilor, his husband and a woman named Renu were involved in a fatal road accident on a city thoroughfare. The trio was on a scooter when the driver attempted to rescue a third woman, causing the scooter to lose balance and the couple to fall onto the roadway.
Moments after the fall, a heavy dumper approaching from behind struck both the woman and Renu. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. The councilor's husband suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Local police arrived promptly, cordoned off the area and began an investigation into the circumstances of the collision. Officials confirmed that the dumper driver had not yielded, leading to the tragic outcome. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution, especially in congested temple‑bound traffic.
Moments after the fall, a heavy dumper approaching from behind struck both the woman and Renu. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. The councilor's husband suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Local police arrived promptly, cordoned off the area and began an investigation into the circumstances of the collision. Officials confirmed that the dumper driver had not yielded, leading to the tragic outcome. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution, especially in congested temple‑bound traffic.