4 adults were killed after a container truck hit an i20 car in Dehradun on Wednesday afternoon, according to CO Ankit Kandari. A 6-year-old child travelling in the car was rescued safely.
The emergency response began after police received a call through the 112 helpline at around afternoon 3:30 AM. Teams from Patel Nagar and Clement Town police stations reached the crash site with the fire department.
4 adults declared dead
5 people were inside the car when the collision occurred. They included 4 adults and the child. 4 occupants belonged to the same family, while the fifth person was the driver.
Police and firefighters began a rescue operation at the scene with help from local residents. The 6-year-old child was brought out safely.
The 4 seriously injured adults were taken to Coronation Hospital. Hospital authorities declared all 4 dead. The deceased included the driver and 3 members of the same family.
The available police account does not provide further details about the container truck, the identities of those who died or the condition of the vehicle after the collision.
Response at the crash site
Personnel from both police stations and the fire department took part in the rescue operation. Local residents also assisted emergency teams as they worked to remove people from the car.
The incident highlights the importance of the 112 emergency helpline in alerting police and enabling a coordinated response. In this case, the call led to the deployment of police and fire teams to the crash site.
Conclusion
The Dehradun collision left 4 adults dead, while a 6-year-old child was rescued safely. Police, firefighters and local residents jointly carried out the rescue before the injured adults were taken to Coronation Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many people were travelling in the i20?
5 people were in the car: 4 adults and a 6-year-old child.
Q. What happened in the crash?
A container truck hit the i20 car in Dehradun.
Q. How many people died?
4 adults died after being taken to Coronation Hospital.
Q. Was the child rescued?
Yes. Police said the 6-year-old child was rescued safely.
Q. Which teams responded to the crash?
Police teams from Patel Nagar and Clement Town, the fire department and local residents assisted in the rescue operation.
Q. Who were among the deceased?
The deceased included the car’s driver and 3 members of the same family.
