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Two Killed, Four Injured in Fatal Truck‑Car Collision Near Jhunjhunu Toll Plaza
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 03:00 PM
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A high‑speed truck rammed into a slowing car at the Ragunathpura toll near Jhunjhunu, killing the female driver and another occupant, while four others sustained injuries.
A severe road accident occurred on the highway near the Ragunathpura toll plaza in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, when a truck traveling at high speed struck a car that had slowed down at a breaker. The impact was so forceful that the car was crushed, trapping its occupants.
Rescue teams broke open the vehicle's gate to extricate the victims. The female driver of the car and one passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. Four other passengers were rescued with varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment.
Local police have opened an investigation into the cause of the collision, focusing on the truck driver's alleged loss of control and failure to maintain a safe distance. The incident underscores growing concerns over traffic safety on Rajasthan's highways.
Authorities have urged motorists to adhere to speed limits and exercise caution, especially near toll plazas and traffic breakers, to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Rescue teams broke open the vehicle's gate to extricate the victims. The female driver of the car and one passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. Four other passengers were rescued with varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment.
Local police have opened an investigation into the cause of the collision, focusing on the truck driver's alleged loss of control and failure to maintain a safe distance. The incident underscores growing concerns over traffic safety on Rajasthan's highways.
Authorities have urged motorists to adhere to speed limits and exercise caution, especially near toll plazas and traffic breakers, to prevent similar tragedies in the future.