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Automobile
Runaway trailer crashes into five vehicles on Jaipur‑Delhi highway, two dead
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 03:00 PM
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A trailer that went out of control on the Jaipur‑Delhi highway near MurliPura collided with five vehicles, killing two people and injuring four others.
On Friday afternoon, a trailer lost control on the Jaipur‑Delhi highway near MurliPura in Rajasthan and ploughed into a line of five moving vehicles. The sudden impact caused severe damage to the convoy, prompting an immediate emergency response.
The crash resulted in two fatalities, identified as occupants of two of the struck vehicles. The driver of the runaway trailer and three other victims sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious and were rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment.
Police and highway patrol teams arrived at the scene within minutes, cordoning off the accident site and directing traffic away from the affected stretch. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the trailer's malfunction, with officials examining brake systems and load securing procedures.
The incident caused a temporary blockage of the Jaipur‑Delhi corridor, leading to delays for commuters and freight traffic. Authorities have advised travelers to seek alternative routes until the highway is cleared and safety checks are completed.
The crash resulted in two fatalities, identified as occupants of two of the struck vehicles. The driver of the runaway trailer and three other victims sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious and were rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment.
Police and highway patrol teams arrived at the scene within minutes, cordoning off the accident site and directing traffic away from the affected stretch. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the trailer's malfunction, with officials examining brake systems and load securing procedures.
The incident caused a temporary blockage of the Jaipur‑Delhi corridor, leading to delays for commuters and freight traffic. Authorities have advised travelers to seek alternative routes until the highway is cleared and safety checks are completed.